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Changes after the publication’s first release will be based on the product’s revision. The website
will always provide the most updated information.
Product names or trademarks appearing in this manual are for identification purpose only and
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.
Notice:
1. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
2. Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.
An electronic file of this manual is included in the CD. To view the user’s manual in the CD, insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (Main Board Utility CD) will appear. Click
“User’s Manual” on the main menu.
Warranty
1. Warranty does not cover damages or failures that arised from misuse of the product, inability to use the product, unauthorized replacement or alteration of components and product specifications.
2. The warranty is void if the product has been subjected to physical abuse, improper installation, modification, accidents or unauthorized repair of the product.
3. Unless otherwise instructed in this user’s manual, the user may not, under any circumstances, attempt to perform service, adjustments or repairs on the product, whether in or
out of warranty. It must be returned to the purchase point, factory or authorized service
agency for all such work.
4. We will not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental or consequencial damages to the
product that has been modified or altered.
It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, system board, components or devices even
before installing them in your system unit. Static electrical discharge can damage computer
components without causing any signs of physical damage. You must take extra care in handling them to ensure against electrostatic build-up.
1. To prevent electrostatic build-up, leave the system board in its anti-static bag until you are
ready to install it.
2. Wear an antistatic wrist strap.
3. Do all preparation work on a static-free surface.
4. Hold the device only by its edges. Be careful not to touch any of the components, contacts
or connections.
5. Avoid touching the pins or contacts on all modules and connectors. Hold modules or connectors by their ends.
Important:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drive and other components. Perform the upgrade instruction procedures described at an ESD workstation only. If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by
wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the system chassis. If a wrist strap is unavailable, establish and maintain contact with the system
chassis throughout any procedures requiring ESD protection.
Safety Measures
To avoid damage to the system:
• Use the correct AC input voltage range.
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
• Unplug the power cord before removing the system chassis cover for installation or servicing. After installation or servicing, cover the system chassis before plugging the power
cord.
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About the Package
The package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged,
please contact your dealer or sales representative for assistance.
• One Q7A-551 board
• One Power switch with cable
• One Speaker 1.5W with cable
• One QR (Quick Reference)
Optional Items
• COM port cable
• Power adapter (60W, 19V)
• EXT-KSDIO module (8-bit DIO Daughter Board)
• EXT-KSDIO cable
The board and accessories in the package may not come similar to the information listed
above. This may differ in accordance with the sales region or models in which it was sold. For
more information about the standard package in your region, please contact your dealer or
sales representative.
Before Using the System Board
Before using the system board, prepare basic system components.
If you are installing the system board in a new system, you will need at least the following
internal components.
• Storage devices such as hard disk drive, CD-ROM, etc.
You will also need external system peripherals you intend to use which will normally include at
least a keyboard, a mouse and a video display monitor.
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Chapter 1 - Introduction
Specifications
Chapter 1
Graphics
Audio
USB
Storage
Panel I/O Ports
I/O Connectors
Expansion Slots
Temperature
Humidity
Board to Board
Connector
Dimensions
• Display ports
- 1 HDMI
- 2 24-bit single channel LVDS
• Supports I2S audio interface
• 2 1W audio amplifi er connectors (left and right sides)
• 2 USB 2.0 ports
• 1 USB Client port
• 1 mSATA via a Mini PCIe slot
• 1 SD card socket
• 2 USB 2.0 ports
• 1 USB Client port
• 2 DB-9 serial ports
- 1 RS232/422/485
- 1 RS232/UART
• 1 RJ45 LAN port
• 1 HDMI port
• 1 Line-out/Mic-in jack
• 1 12~36V DC-in jack
• 1 connector for an external RS232/422/485 serial port (2.0mm pitch)
• 1 LVDS LCD panel connector
• 2 1W audio amplifi er connectors (left and right sides)
• 1 FlexCAN (Flexible Controller Area Network) connector
• 1 12-bit Digital I/O connector
• 1 Mini PCIe slot
- supports PCIe and USB signals
- supports full size Mini PCIe card
• 1 SIM card socket
• Operating: 0oC to 60oC
• Storage: -20
• 10% to 90%
• One MXM connector
• 190mm (7.48") x 102mm (4.02")
o
C to 85oC
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Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation
Board Layout
Chapter 2
Block Diagram
-
DC-in
+
12-36V
1
AMP_L
2
COM RS232/UART5 Select
SIM
Panel Power Select
Touch Panel Power Select
LCD/Inverter Power Select
Dimming Mode Select
(JP2)
(JP3)
1
5
2
6
(JP10)
1
5
2
6
(JP5)
COM
Power
Switch
RTC
Battery
(JP11)/(JP12)
(JP2)
(JP3)
(JP5)
(JP10)
1
40
1
39
LVDS LCD Panel
12
12
13
(JP12)
13
(JP11)
Mini PCIe
Mini PCIe (mSATA)
2
1
LAN
MXM
USB 0-1
USB 2.0
Mic-in/Line-out
USB Client
Select (JP7)
Mic-in/
Line-out
1256125
MCS7840CV
SD
HDMI
Mic-in/Line-out
Select (JP8)
6
Download Mode
Select (JP9)
13
13
14
10129
FlexCAN
COM 1 RS232/422/485
Select (JP4)
Digital I/O
ITE
IT8518E
56
10129
12
COM 1
56
COM 2 RS232/422/485
Select (JP6)
12
AMP_R
12
1
2
SD LED
Power LED
COM 2
GLAN
Audio Codec
mSATA
USB 2x
USB Client
COM 3x
HDA
SATA 2.0
USB 2.0
USB Client
Q7
MXM
Connector
PCIe
USB
CAN
Mini PCIe 1x
SPI
LVDS
HDMI
Digital I/O
FlexCAN
SDIO
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Mechanical Diagram
Chapter 2
102.03
96.07
90.71
75.71
41.71
29.94
24.00
14.98
0.00
0.00
5.505.50
28.88
45.00
50.01
58.50
73.70
75.00
87.40
104.01
101.50
117.51
119.14
136.21
145.49
173.65
185.00
97.00
59.52
39.21
26.71
17.00
190.01
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Chapter 2
Jumper Settings
Panel Power Select
JP2
5
1
3
6
4
2
1-2 On: +12V3-4 On:+5V_standby
COM 1/COM 2 RS232/422/485 Select
COM 1:
RS232/422/485
9
COM 1
JP4
JP6
5
1
5
1
3
3
COM 2:
RS232/422/485
COM 2
6
4
(default)
2
JP4 (for COM 1) and JP6 (for COM 2) are used to configure the COM ports to RS232, RS422
(Full Duplex) or RS485. The pin functions of COM ports will vary according to jumpers’ setting.
6
4
2
5-6 On: +3V_standby
JP4 (for COM 1)/ JP6 (for COM 2)
21
JP2 is used to select the power supplied with the LCD panel.
Important:
Before powering-on the system, make sure that the power settings of JP2 match the
LCD panel’s specification. Selecting the incorrect voltage will seriously damage the
LCD panel.
5
6
4
1-2 On: RS232
2
(default)
3
1
6
4
3
2
3-4 On: RS422
Full Duplex
1
5-6 On: RS485
4
5
6
3
2
1
5
COM 2
TD
RD
GND
DTR-
DCD2345
1
6789
RI-
RTS-
CTS-
DSR-
RS232
9
RXD+
TXD+
RXD-
TXD-
12345
6789
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.
RS422
Full Duplex
N.C.
N.C.
DATA-
N.C.
DATA+
12345
6789
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.
RS485
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.
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COM RS232/UART5 Select
COM
JP12
JP11
132
1-2 On:
RS232 (default)
132
2-3 On: UART5
Touch Panel Power Select
JP3
132
1-2 On:
+3V_standby
132
2-3 On: +5V_standby
(default)
JP11 and JP12 are used to configure the COM port to RS232 (default) or UART5.
Important:
You need to set JP11 and JP12 simultaneously.
JP3 controls the power level of the touch panel IC.
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Dimming Mode Select
JP10
132
1-2 On:
PWM Mode (default)
132
2-3 On:
Voltage Mode
LCD/Inverter Power Select
JP5
5
1
3
6
4
2
1-2 On: +12V3-4 On:+5V_standby
5
3
6
4
(default)
5
1
1
2
5-6 On: +3V_standby
3
6
4
2
JP10 allows you to select the mode for the lightness control of the LVDS panel.
Important:
You need to refer to your panel’s user guide to determine the type of mode (PWM or
Voltage) most appropriate for your panel.
JP5 is used to select the power level of the LCD/inverter power connector.
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Download Mode Select
132
1-2 On: Serial
Download Mode
JP9
2-3 On: Normal Boot
JP9 allows you to select the download mode of serial port to update the firmware and OS.
132
(default)
Line-out/Mic-in Select
1
5
JP7 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 On:
Line-out
JP7 and JP8 allow you to select the audio function. When pins 1-2, 3-4, and 5-6 are set to On,
JP7 is applied for the Line-out function and JP8 is used for the Mic-in function.
3
2
4
JP7 JP8
JP8 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 On:
Mic-in (default)
6
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Panel I/O Ports
DC-in
-
COM
+
LAN
USB
0-1
Line-out/Mic-in
USB
Client
USB Ports
USB 2.0
USB 1
USB 0
HDMI
The USB device allows data exchange between your computer and a wide range of simultaneously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals. The system board is equipped with two
onboard USB 2.0 ports (USB 0-1).
The panel I/O ports consist of the following:
• 2 USB 2.0 ports
• 1 USB Client port
• 2 Serial COM ports
• 1 RJ45 LAN port
• 1 HDMI port
• 1 Line-out/Mic-in jack
• 1 12~36V DC-in jcak
COM 2
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USB Client Port
USB Client
The shape of the mini USB port is smaller than the standard one and is a device operating as
a client port.
Serial (COM) Ports
COM
COM:
RS232 or UART5
DCD-TDRD
12345
6789
CTS-
RTS-
DSR-
DTR-
GND
RI-
9
COM 1:
RS232/422/485
12
COM 2:
RS232/422/485
The system board is equipped with two onboard serial COM ports (COM and COM 2). It is also
equipped with a 9-pin connector for connecting an external serial COM port (COM 1). COM is
fixed at RS232 or UART5 via JP11’s and JP12’s setting at the same time. COM port 1 and COM
port 2 will vary according to JP4’s (for COM 1) and JP6’s (for COM 2) setting respectively.
The serial COM port is RS232 asynchronous communication port with 16C550A-compatible
UARTs that can be used with modems, serial printers, remote display terminals, and other serial devices. To connect COM 1, please refer to the following description. The serial port may
be mounted on a card-edge bracket. Install the card-edge bracket to an available slot at the
rear of the system chassis then insert the cable connector to the 9-pin connector. Make sure
the colored stripe on the ribbon cable is aligned with pin 1 of the connector.
Important:
You need to set JP11 and JP12 simultaneously.
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RJ45 LAN Port
LAN
The onboard RJ45 LAN port allows the system board to connect to a local area network by
means of a network hub.
HDMI Port
HDMI
The HDMI port which carries both digital audio and video signals is used to connect a LCD
monitor or digital TV that has the HDMI port.
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Audio
Line-out/Mic-in
The system board is equipped with 1 audio jack to operate as a line-out jack or a mic-in jack.
A jack is a one-hole connecting interface for inserting a plug. Being a line-out jack, this jack
is used to connect a headphone or external speakers. Being a mic-in jack, this jack is used to
connect to the center and subwoofer speakers of the audio system.
12~36V DC-in
DC-in
-
This jack provides maximum of 60W power and is considered a low power solution. Connect
a DC power cord to this jack. Use a power adapter within 12~36V DC output voltage. Using a
voltage out of the range 12~36V may fail to boot the system or cause damage to the system
board.
+
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Chapter 2
I/O Connectors
LVDS LCD Panel Connector
40
39
LVDS LCD Panel
The system board allows you to connect a LCD Display Panel by means of the LVDS LCD panel
connector transmitting video signals and power from the system board to the LCD Display
Panel.
Refer to the right side for the pin functions of the connector.
Jumper Settings
Refer to the “Jumper Settings” section in this chapter for settings relevant to the LCD panel.
The 12-bit Digital I/O connector provides powering-on function to external devices that are
connected to the connector. The pin functions of the digital I/O connector are listed below:
Digital I/O Connector
PinsFunctionPinsFunction
DIO_OUT-1
1
DIO_IN-4
8
1
2
Connect the EXT-KSDIO Module to the Digital I/O Connector on the Carrier Board
The EXT-KSDIO module (8-bit digital I/O daughter board) is designed to connected to a digital
I/O connector on the Q7A-551 carrier board via an EXT-KSDIO cable for extending 8-bit GPIO
7-pole terminal blocks at the I/O ports of the system unit.
EXT-KSDIO
(Top View)
GPIO
EXT-KSDIO
(Bottom View)
External Digital
I/O Connector
EXT-KSDIO
EXT-KSDIO
cable
Digital I/O connector
Q7A-551
DIO_IN-1
2
DIO_OUT-2
3
DIO_IN-2
4
DIO_OUT-3
5
DIO_IN-3
6
DIO_OUT-4
7
DIO_OUT-5
9
DIO_IN-5
10
DIO_OUT-6
11
DIO_IN-6
12
DCDC_5V_BB
13
GND
14
Important:
When connecting the EXT-KSDIO module to a digital I/O connector on the Q7A-551
carrier board, make sure the white dot on the EXT-KSDIO connector is aligned with
pin 1 of the digital I/O connector on the carrier board. If the cause of damages due to
personal incorrect installation, DFI will not be responsible for any damages.
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1W Audio Amplifier Connectors
AMP_L
1
AOUT_L+
AOUT_L-
2
The amplify right/left connectors which have amplifying feature are used to connect external
speakers.
AMP_R
2
AOUT_R+
AOUT_R-
1
FlexCAN Connector
FlexCAN
9
N.C
N.C
N.C
N.C
CAN_LO
The CAN controller performs communication in accordance with the BOSCH CAN Protocol Version 2.0B Active1 (standard format and extended format). The bit rate can be programmed to
a maximum of 1Mbit/s. To connect the CAN controller module to the FlexCAN connector, it is
necessary to add transceiver hardware.
N.C
GND
CAN_HI
N.C
12
When communicating in a CAN network, individual message objects are configured. The message objects and the identifier masks for the receive filter for the received messages are
stored in the message RAM.
Controller Area Network is a message based protocol designed specifically for automotive applications but now is also used in other areas such as industrial automation and medical equipment.
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Chapter 2
Expansion Slots
SIM Card Socket
(supports PCIe and USB signals)
(Supports mSATA signal)
Mini PCIe Slot
The Mini PCIe socket is used to install a Mini PCIe card. Mini PCIe card is a small form factor
PCI card with the same signal protocol, electrical definitions, and configuration definitions as
the conventional PCI.
SIM Card Socket
The SIM slot on the system board is used to insert a SIM card.
Mini PCIe
Mini PCIe
LEDs
SD LED
Power LED
SD Card Socket
SD LED
The SD LED will light when the SDIO card is inserted into the SD/MMC socket.
Power LED
The power LED indicates that there is power on the system board. Power-off the PC and then
unplug the power cord prior to installing any devices. Failure to do so will cause severe damage to the system board and components.
SD Card Socket
This expansion port is used to insert a Secure Digital Input/Output (SDIO) device. Aside from
storing data files, an SDIO card is also capable of storing powerful software applications.
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RTC Battery
RTC
2
+3.3V
GND
1
Battery
Battery
Connect to the battery connector
Power Switch
Power
2
Power_Enable
GND
Power Switch
The power switch is used to power on or power off the system.
Switch
1
The RTC Battery powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. It is an auxiliary source of
power when the main power is shut off.
Safety Measures
• Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced.
• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommend by the manufacturer.
• Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance
.
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MXM Connector
MXM
Connector
The MXM connector is used to interface the carrier board with a Qseven board. Refer to the
table in the following pages for the pin functions of the MXM connector.