VIA Technologies QSM-8Q60 User Manual
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USER MANUAL
QSM-8Q60
Qseven™ ARM module with
NXP i.MX 6QuadPlus or i.MX 6DualLite
Cortex-A9 SoC
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Regulatory Compliance
FCC-A Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A 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
commercial environment. 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. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his
personal expense.
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.
Notice 2
Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.
Notice 3
The product described in this document is designed for general use, VIA Technologies assumes no responsibility for the conflicts or
damages arising from incompatibility of the product. Check compatibility issue with your local sales representatives before placing
an order.
Battery Recycling and Disposal
Only use the appropriate battery specified for this product.
Do not re-use, recharge, or reheat an old battery.
Do not attempt to force open the battery.
Do not discard used batteries with regular trash.
Discard used batteries according to local regulations.
Safety Precautions
Always read the safety instructions carefully.
Keep this User's Manual for future reference.
All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
Keep this equipment away from humidity.
Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.
Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V before connecting the
equipment to the power inlet.
Place the power cord in such a way that people cannot step on it.
Always unplug the power cord before inserting any add-on card or module.
If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by authorized service personnel:
The power cord or plug is damaged.
Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
The equipment has not worked well or you cannot get it work according to User's Manual.
The equipment has dropped and damaged.
The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.
Do not leave this equipment in an environment unconditioned or in a storage temperature above
70°C (158°F). The equipment may be damaged.
Do not leave this equipment in direct sunlight.
Never pour any liquid into the opening. Liquid can cause damage or electrical shock.
Do not place anything over the power cord.
Do not cover the ventilation holes. The openings on the enclosure protect the equipment from
overheating
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Box Contents
QSM-8Q60-QP SKU
1 x QSM-8Q60 Qseven
™
module (with 1.0GHz NXP i.MX 6QuadPlus Cortex-A9 quad-core SoC)
1 x QSM-8Q60 evaluation carrier board (QSMDB2)
1 x DC power cable
1 x Console cable
QSM-8Q60 SKU
1 x QSM-8Q60 Qseven
™
module (with 1.0GHz NXP i.MX DualLite Cortex-A9 dual-core SoC)
1 x QSM-8Q60 evaluation carrier board (QSMDB2)
1 x DC power cable
1 x Console cable
Ordering Information
Part Number Description
10GEC10H40020
Qseven™ module with 1.0GHz NXP i.MX 6QuadPlus Cortex-A9, 4GB
eMMC, 4MB SPI ROM, 2GB DDR3 SDRAM, HDMI, 4 x USB 2.0, USB OTG
client, LVDS, 3 x COM (TX/RX), Gigabit Ethernet, 10/100Mbps Ethernet,
2 x CAN bus, PCIe x1, Micro SD card slot
10GEC10700020
Qseven™ module with 1.0GHz NXP i.MX 6DualLite Cortex-A9, 4GB
eMMC, 4MB SPI ROM, 2GB DDR3 SDRAM, HDMI, 4 x USB 2.0, USB OTG
client, LVDS, 3 x COM (TX/RX), Gigabit Ethernet, 10/100Mbps Ethernet,
2 x CAN bus, PCIe x1, Micro SD card slot
10GFL00000020
QSM-8Q60 evaluation carrier board (QSMDB2) with CAN bus cable
and DC power cable
Optional Accessories
Wireless Modules
Part Number Description
00GO27100BU2B0D0
VNT9271BU0DB IEEE 802.11 b/g/n USB Wi-Fi dongle
EMIO-1541-00A1
VNT9485 IEEE 802.11 b/g/n miniPCIe Wi-Fi module with assembly kit
and antenna
EMIO-2531-00A1
VAB-820-W-M IEEE 802.11 b/g/n miniPCIe Wi-Fi & Bluetooth module
with assembly kit and antenna
EMIO-2550-00A1
3.75G HSPA/UMTS mobile broadband full size miniPCIe module with
GPS, SIM card slot, assembly kit and antenna
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Table of Contents
1. Product Overview ........................................................................................................................ 1
1.1. Key Features ........................................................................................................................................................ 1
1.2. Product Specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 2
1.3. Layout Diagram .................................................................................................................................................. 4
1.4. Product Dimensions .......................................................................................................................................... 5
2. Onboard Slot ................................................................................................................................ 6
2.1. Micro SD Card Slot ........................................................................................................................................... 6
3. Onboard Jumpers ......................................................................................................................... 7
3.1. Micro SD/SPI Boot Select Jumper .................................................................................................................. 8
4. Hardware Installation .................................................................................................................. 9
4.1. Installing the QSM-8Q60 Module on the QSMDB2 Carrier Board ........................................................ 9
5. Software and Technical Supports ........................................................................................... 12
5.1. Linux Support .................................................................................................................................................. 12
5.1.1. Driver Installation .................................................................................................................................... 12
5.2. Technical Supports and Assistance ............................................................................................................ 12
Appendix A. QSMDB2 Carrier Board Reference ........................................................................... 13
A.1. Board Specifications .......................................................................................................................................... 13
A.2. QSMDB2 External I/O Connectors ................................................................................................................ 14
A.2.1. Front Panel I/O ............................................................................................................................................ 14
A.3. QSMDB2 Layout Diagram................................................................................................................................. 14
A.3.1. QSMDB2 Onboard Connectors, Slots and Pin Headers ................................................................... 15
A.3.1.1. Qseven MXM Connector ................................................................................................................ 15
A.3.1.2. Audio Pin Header ............................................................................................................................. 18
A.3.1.3. Touch Panel Connector .................................................................................................................. 18
A.3.1.4. RTC Battery Connector ................................................................................................................... 19
A.3.1.5. DC-In Connector .............................................................................................................................. 19
A.3.1.6. COM Pin headers ............................................................................................................................. 20
A.3.1.7. Serial and I2C Pin Header ............................................................................................................... 21
A.3.1.8. CAN Bus Connector ........................................................................................................................ 22
A.3.1.9. GPIO Pin Header .............................................................................................................................. 23
A.3.1.10. LVDS Panel Connector ................................................................................................................. 24
A.3.1.11. LVDS Inverter Connector ............................................................................................................. 25
A.3.1.12. MiniPCIe Slot .................................................................................................................................. 26
A.3.1.13. SIM Card Slot .................................................................................................................................. 27
A.3.2. QSMDB2 Onboard Jumpers .................................................................................................................... 28
A.3.2.1. Backlight and Panel Power Select Jumper ................................................................................. 28
Appendix B. Installing Wireless Accessories ............................................................................... 29
B.1. Inserting VNT9271 USB Wi-Fi Dongle ........................................................................................................... 29
B.2. Installing EMIO-1541 miniPCIe Wi-Fi Module ............................................................................................. 30
B.3. Installing EMIO-2531 miniPCIe Wi-Fi + Bluetooth Module ..................................................................... 32
B.4. Installing EMIO-2550 miniPCIe Mobile Broadband Module .................................................................... 34
Appendix C. Inserting SIM Card...................................................................................................... 37
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List of Figures
Figure 1: Layout diagram of the QSM-8Q60 (top side) ..............................................................................................4
Figure 2: Layout diagram of the QSM-8Q60 (bottom side) .......................................................................................4
Figure 3: Dimensions of the QSM-8Q60 module (top view) ....................................................................................5
Figure 4: Dimensions of the QSM-8Q60 attached to the carrier board (top view) .............................................5
Figure 5: Dimensions of the QSMDB2 external I/O .....................................................................................................5
Figure 6: Micro SD card slot diagram ..............................................................................................................................6
Figure 7: Jumper settings example ...................................................................................................................................7
Figure 8: Micro SD/SPI boot select jumper diagram ....................................................................................................8
Figure 9: Mounting points and Qseven MXM connector ............................................................................................9
Figure 10: Installing the hex spacers on the QSMDB2 carrier board .......................................................................9
Figure 11: Installing QSM-8Q60 module .................................................................................................................... 10
Figure 12: Securing the QSM-8Q60 module .............................................................................................................. 10
Figure 13: Installing the heatsink ................................................................................................................................... 11
Figure 14: Securing the heatsink .................................................................................................................................... 11
Figure 15: QSMDB2 front panel I/O ............................................................................................................................. 14
Figure 16: QSMDB2 layout label (top side) ............................................................................................................... 14
Figure 17: QSMDB2 layout label (bottom side) ........................................................................................................ 14
Figure 18: Qseven MXM connector diagram .............................................................................................................. 15
Figure 19: Audio pin header diagram ........................................................................................................................... 18
Figure 20: Touch panel connector diagram ................................................................................................................ 18
Figure 21: RTC battery connector diagram .................................................................................................................. 19
Figure 22: DC-in connector diagram ............................................................................................................................. 19
Figure 23: COM4, COM 5, COM 6 and COM 7 pin header diagram .................................................................... 20
Figure 24: Serial and I2C pin header diagram ............................................................................................................. 21
Figure 25: CAN bus connector diagram ...................................................................................................................... 22
Figure 26: GPIO pin header diagram ............................................................................................................................ 23
Figure 27: LVDS panel connector diagram.................................................................................................................. 24
Figure 28: LVDS inverter connector diagram .............................................................................................................. 25
Figure 29: MiniPCIe slot diagram ................................................................................................................................... 26
Figure 30: SIM card slot diagram ................................................................................................................................... 27
Figure 31: Backlight and Panel power select jumper diagram ............................................................................... 28
Figure 32: Inserting VNT9271 USB Wi-Fi dongle ....................................................................................................... 29
Figure 33: Installing hex standoff screw for EMIO-1541 module .......................................................................... 30
Figure 34: Installing EMIO-1541 module ..................................................................................................................... 30
Figure 35: Securing EMIO-1541 module...................................................................................................................... 30
Figure 36: Installing Wi-Fi antenna of EMIO-1541 module ..................................................................................... 31
Figure 37: Connecting Wi-Fi antenna cable to the EMIO-1541 module .............................................................. 31
Figure 38: Removing screw on the EMIO-2531 module .......................................................................................... 32
Figure 39: Installing EMIO-2531 module ..................................................................................................................... 32
Figure 40: Securing EMIO-2531 module...................................................................................................................... 32
Figure 41: Installing Wi-Fi antenna of EMIO-2531 module ..................................................................................... 33
Figure 42: Connecting Wi-Fi antenna cable to the EMIO-2531 module .............................................................. 33
Figure 43: Connecting GPS antenna cable to the EMIO-2550 module ................................................................ 34
Figure 44: Installing EMIO-2550 module ..................................................................................................................... 34
Figure 45: Securing EMIO-2550 module...................................................................................................................... 35
Figure 46: Connecting 3G antenna cable to the EMIO-2550 module .................................................................. 35
Figure 47: Installing 3G and GPS antenna of EMIO-2550 module ........................................................................ 36
Figure 48: Inserting SIM card on QSMDB2 carrier board ......................................................................................... 37
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List of Tables
Table 1: Micro SD card slot pinout .................................................................................................................................6
Table 2: Micro SD/SPI boot select jumper settings .....................................................................................................8
Table 3: Qseven MXM connector pinout .................................................................................................................... 17
Table 4: Audio pin header pinout ................................................................................................................................. 18
Table 5: Touch panel connector pinout ...................................................................................................................... 18
Table 6: RTC battery connector pinout ....................................................................................................................... 19
Table 7: DC-in connector pinout .................................................................................................................................. 19
Table 8: COM pin header pinout .................................................................................................................................. 20
Table 9: Serial and I2C pin header pinout ................................................................................................................... 21
Table 10: CAN bus connector pinout .......................................................................................................................... 22
Table 11: GPIO pin header pinout ................................................................................................................................ 23
Table 12: LVDS panel connector pinout ..................................................................................................................... 24
Table 13: LVDS inverter connector pinout ................................................................................................................. 25
Table 14: MiniPCIe slot pinout ...................................................................................................................................... 26
Table 15: SIM card slot pinout ...................................................................................................................................... 27
Table 16: Backlight power select jumper settings .................................................................................................... 28
Table 17: Panel power select jumper settings ........................................................................................................... 28
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1. Product Overview
The VIA QSM-8Q60 is an ARM-based Qseven™ form factor module powered by a 1.0GHz NXP i.MX
6QuadPlus (or i.MX 6DualLite) Cortex-A9 SoC that delivers high performance and rich multimedia
features in an ultra-compact package for a wide range of embedded system applications such as industrial
automation, transportation, medical and infotainment.
Measuring 70mm x 70mm, the VIA QSM-8Q60 is fully compliant with the Qseven™ Rev. 2.0 embedded
form factor standard adopted by the Standardization Group for Embedded Technologies e.V. (SGeT).
Supporting a wide operating temperature of -20°C ~ 70°C, the VIA QSM-8Q60 is designed for optimum
flexibility in the harshest environments.
The VIA QSM-8Q60 supports an onboard Micro SD card slot, 4GB eMMC Flash memory and 2GB DDR3
SDRAM, the module also offers rich I/O and display expansion options including four USB 2.0 ports,
HDMI port, dual-channel 18/24-bit LVDS panel, three COM ports (TX/RX), Gigabit Ethernet, two CAN bus
and PCIe x1.
The VIA QSM-8Q60 features a Linux BSP which includes the kernel and bootloader source codes. Other
features include a Tool Chain to help make adjustments to the kernel and to support the VIA QSMDB2
carrier board I/O and other hardware features.
1.1. Key Features
• Powered by 1.0GHz NXP i.MX 6QuadPlus or i.MX 6DualLite Cortex-A9 SoC
• Qseven
™
Rev. 2.0 compliant
• Supports one 18/24-bit dual-channel LVDS panel
• Supports four USB 2.0 ports
• Supports one Micro SD card slot
• 4GB onboard eMMC Flash memory
• Wide operating temperature range: -20°C ~ 70°C
• 3.5” form factor carrier options
• 7-year longevity support
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1.2. Product Specifications
Processor
o 1.0GHz NXP i.MX 6QuadPlus Cortex-A9 quad-core SoC (QSM-8Q60-QP SKU)
o 1.0GHz NXP i.MX 6DualLite Cortex-A9 dual-core SoC (QSM-8Q60 SKU)
System Memory
o 2GB DDR3 SDRAM
Storage
o 4GB eMMC Flash memory
Boot Loader
o 4MB SPI Flash ROM
Graphics
o Vivante GC2000+ GPU (QSM-8Q60-QP SKU)
• Three Independent, integrated 3D/2D graphics processing units
• Graphics engines support OpenGL
®
ES 2.0, OpenCL and OpenVG™ 1.1 hardware
acceleration
• Support MPEG-2, VC1 and H.264 video decoding up to 1080p
• Support SD encoding
o Vivante GC880 GPU (QSM-8Q60 SKU)
• Two Independent, integrated 3D/2D graphics processing units
• Graphics engines support OpenGL
®
ES 2.0, OpenVG™ 1.1 hardware acceleration
• Support MPEG-2, VC1 video decoding up to 1080p
LAN
o Micrel KSZ9031RNX Gigabit Ethernet Transceiver with RGMII support
Audio
o I2S Audio Interface
HDMI
o Integrated HDMI Transmitter
USB
o SMSC USB2514 USB 2.0 High Speed 4-port hub controller
Supported Expansion I/O
o 1 x PCIe x1
Supported I/O
o 4 x USB 2.0 ports
o 1 x USB OTG client
o 1 x HDMI port
o 1 x Dual-channel 18/24-bit LVDS panel connector
o 1 x PWM
o 3 x COM (TX/RX) ports
o 1 x Gigabit Ethernet port
o 2 x CAN bus
o 1 x I2S
o 1 x SPI
o 1 x SDIO/GPIO
o 1 x I
2
C
Onboard I/O
o 1 x Micro SD card slot (supports up to 32GB)
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Onboard Jumper
o 1 x Micro SD/SPI boot select jumper
Operating Temperature
o -20°C ~ 70°C
Operating Humidity
o 0% ~ 95% (non-condensing)
Form Factor
o
70mm x 70mm (2.76” x 2.76”)
Compliance
o Qseven
™
Rev. 2.0 module
Operating System
o Linux Kernel 4.1.15 (QSM-8Q60-QP SKU)
o Linux Kernel 3.14.28 (QSM-8Q60 SKU)
Notes:
1. As the operating temperature provided in the specifications is a result of the test performed in VIA’s
chamber, a number of variables can influence this result. Please note that the working temperature may vary
depending on the actual situation and environment. It is highly suggested to execute a solid testing and take
all the variables into consideration when building the system. Please ensure that the system runs well under
the operating temperature in terms of application.
2.. Please note that the lifespan of the onboard eMMC memory chip may vary depending on the amount of
access. More frequent and larger data access on eMMC memory makes its lifespan shorter. Therefore, it is
highly recommended to use a replaceable external storage (e.g., Micro SD card) for large data access.
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1.3. Layout Diagram
Micro SD card slot
eMMC
DDR3 SDRAM
NXP i.MX 6DualLite
Cortex A9 dual core SoC
Micro SD/SPI
boot select jumper
Figure 1: Layout diagram of the QSM-8Q60 (top side)
DDR3 SDRAM
Figure 2: Layout diagram of the QSM-8Q60 (bottom side)
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1.4. Product Dimensions
70mm
70mm
Figure 3: Dimensions of the QSM-8Q60 module (top view)
QSMDB2
137.19mm
95.24mm
3mm
102mm
3.68mm
146mm
Figure 4: Dimensions of the QSM-8Q60 attached to the carrier board (top view)
11.19mm
0.00
37.88mm
63.48mm
82.63mm
101.66mm
121.01mm
Figure 5: Dimensions of the QSMDB2 external I/O
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2. Onboard Slot
This chapter provides information about the QSM-8Q60’s onboard slot.
2.1. Micro SD Card Slot
The QSM-8Q60 module comes with a Micro SD card slot. The Micro SD card slot offers expandable
storage of Micro SD card memory up to 32GB capacity. The pinout of the Micro SD card slot is shown
below.
Figure 6: Micro SD card slot diagram
Pin Signal
1 SD0DATA2
2 SD0DATA3
3 SD0CMD
4 VDD (3.3V)
5 SD0CLK
6 GND
7 SD0DATA0
8 SD0DATA1
9 SD0_CD
Table 1: Micro SD card slot pinout
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3. Onboard Jumpers
This section will explain how to configure the QSM-8Q60 to match the needs of your application by
setting the jumpers.
Jumper Description
A jumper consists of pair conductive pins used to close in or bypass an electronic circuit to set up or
configure particular feature using a jumper cap. The jumper cap is a small metal clip covered by plastic. It
performs like a connecting bridge to short (connect) the pair of pins. The usual colors of the jumper cap
are black/red/blue/white/yellow.
Basic Jumper Configuration
There are two settings of the jumper pin: “
Short
and
Open
”. The pins are “
Short
” when a jumper cap is
placed on the pair of pins. The pins are ”
Open
” if the jumper cap is removed.
In addition, there are jumpers that have three or more pins, and some pins are arranged in series. In case
of a jumper with three pins, place the jumper cap on pin 1 and pin 2 or pin 2 and 3 to
Short
it.
Some jumper size is small or mounted on the crowded location on the board that makes it difficult to
access. Therefore, using a long-nose pliers in installing and removing the jumper cap is very helpful.
Figure 7: Jumper settings example
Caution:
Make sure to install the jumper cap on the correct pins. Installing it in the wrong pin might cause damage and
malfunction.
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