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Avnet Qseven MSC Q7-BT - User Manual

Avnet Qseven MSC Q7-BT
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Qseven® Compact Module
MSC Q7-BT
Qseven® 2.0 Pinout
Intel® Atom Series SOC
Rev. 1.12 06/12/2020
User Manual

Table of Contents

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Avnet Qseven MSC Q7-BT Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form FactorQseven
ProcessorIntel Atom E3800 Series
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics
Ethernet10/100/1000 Mbps
Operating Temperature-40°C to +85°C
StorageSATA
USBUSB 2.0, USB 3.0
Display InterfaceHDMI

Summary

Preface

Copyright Notice

Provides copyright information and rights reserved for the document.

Important Information

States documentation is for qualified audiences only.

Disclaimer

Disclaims warranty for correctness and suitability of the document's information.

EMC Rules

Rules for installation to prevent radio interference.

Trademarks

States all product names are property of their respective owners.

Certification

States MSC Technologies GmbH is ISO 9001 certified.

Life-Cycle-Management

Describes product development and maintenance for long-term availability.

Product Support

Provides contact details and resources for technical support.

Functions on Module

RTC

BIOS SETUP data is stored in non-volatile flash memory.

Solid State Drive (SSD)

Usage considerations for on-module SSDs, lifetime affected by cycles.

eMMC

Usage considerations for on-module eMMC, lifetime affected by cycles.

System Resources

PCI Interrupt Routing

Details interrupt routing for various devices.

IRQ Lines

Information on Interrupt Request (IRQ) lines.

BIOS

Introduction

Introduces the AMI Aptio Setup screen and its functions.

Startup Screen Overview

Describes the Aptio Startup screen interface and behavior.

Activity Detection Background

Explains how to access setup and boot menu.

Aptio Setup Utility

Explains how to modify Aptio settings and control features.

Configuring the System BIOS

Instructions to launch Aptio Setup utility.

The BIOS Menu Structure

Explains the structure of the BIOS menu.

The Menu Bar

Lists menu items and their descriptions.

The Legend Bar

Describes legend keys and their functions for navigation.

The Main Menu

Lists selections available on the Main Menu.

Board Info

Displays board-specific information.

Hardware Monitoring Measurement

Shows hardware sensors monitoring.

Firmware Update

Settings for BIOS updates.

The Advanced Menu

Lists submenus for advanced BIOS settings.

Trusted Computing (TPM 1.2)

Settings for TPM 1.2 features.

Trusted Computing (TPM 2.0)

Settings for TPM 2.0 features.

ACPI Settings

Settings for ACPI states like hibernation and suspend.

Serial Port Console Redirection

Configuration for serial port console redirection.

Console Redirection Submenu

Detailed settings for console redirection.

CPU Configuration

Settings related to CPU features and performance.

PPM Configuration

Settings for Processor Power Management.

IDE Configuration

Configuration for IDE/SATA devices.

Internal Devices Configuration

Configuration for internal devices like eMMC and SDIO.

AMI Graphic Output Policy

Settings for integrated graphics output.

Network Stack Configuration

Configuration for UEFI network boot.

CSM Configuration

Configuration for Compatibility Support Module.

NVMe

Information about NVMe devices.

SDIO Configuration

Configuration for SDIO interface.

USB Configuration

Configuration for USB ports and features.

Security Configuration

Settings for system security features.

SIO WB627; SMSC 311 x Configuration

Configuration for SuperIO devices.

EC Hardware Monitoring

Configuration for embedded controller hardware monitoring.

Module-specific Initialization

Module-specific initialization settings.

I210 Gigabit Connection Settings

Settings for the I210 Gigabit network controller.

BIOS AND FIRMWARE UPDATE

Setup Controlled Update

Procedure for BIOS updates via setup menu.

Bios Update from EFI Shell

Procedure for BIOS updates from EFI Shell.

Bios Update from Linux

Procedure for BIOS updates from Linux.

Bios Update from Windows

Procedure for BIOS updates from Windows.

Bios Recovery

Method to restore BIOS if update fails.

Clear CMOS and Recovery Jumper

Jumper locations for CMOS clear and BIOS recovery.

Post Codes

Information on Post Codes.

TECHNOTES

EIST (Enhanced Intel Speed Step)

Explains EIST for processor performance and power management.

Turbo Boost Technology 2.0

Explains Intel Turbo Boost for increased processor frequency.

ASPM (Active State Power Management)

Explains ASPM for managing PCI Express link power.

TXT (Trusted Execution Technology)

Information on Trusted Execution Technology.

Intel VT and VT-d

Explains virtualization technologies for manageability and security.

Fast Boot

Explains Aptio's Fast Boot feature for faster boot times.

Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

Explains TPM for cryptographic key protection and platform authentication.

PXE Boot

Explains PXE boot for network booting.

REVISION HISTORY

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

Introduction

Key Features

Details SoC, SDRAM, and video capabilities.

Audio

Describes HDA link for audio codec connection.

PCI Express Interface

Details 3x PCIe x1 Gen. 2.0 ports.

Ethernet

Details Gigabit Ethernet (Intel® i210).

USB

Details USB 3.0, 2.0, and 1.1 host ports.

SATA; SATA SSD

Details two SATA Revision 2.0 ports.

LPC Bus

Describes LPC interface based on LPC1.1.

SPI

Details SPI bus usage for BIOS and customer applications.

I²C Bus

Describes the I2C interface connection to the Qseven connector.

I²C Resources on the Module

States I2C is available for off module devices.

UART

Describes the legacy UART connection.

SD Card

Describes the SD card interface connection.

eMMC

Details eMMC chip availability based on BOM variant.

EEPROM

Describes EEPROM usage for module information.

TPM Support

Describes TPM support for security functions.

Realtime Clock

States SoC integrated RTC is used.

Watchdog

Describes the watchdog functionality.

System Monitoring

Details voltage, temperature, and fan speed monitoring.

Power Management

Lists supported power management states (S3, S4, S5).

Thermal management

Describes fan control for off-module fan connector.

BIOS

Mentions AMI Aptio 5 with TPM support and SPI-Flash boot.

BIOS SuperIO support

Lists supported SuperIO chips.

EAPI support

Describes Embedded Application Programming Interface support.

Block Diagram

Power Supply

Power Dissipation

Mechanical Dimensions

Thermal Specifications

Heatspreader Concept

Explains the heatspreader concept and thermal interface.

Thermal Definitions

Defines thermal parameters like Ths and Tpcb.

Thermal Management

Describes mechanisms for regulating over-temperature conditions.

Power Management

Details power management mechanisms like C-states and speed stepping.

Use Conditions

Defines run-time parameters and their effect on lifetime.

Critical shutdown

CPU shutdown on reaching critical temperature.

Temperature regulation using clock speed

CPU adjusts clock speed to regulate temperature.

Active cooling

Describes fan control mechanism via BIOS.

C-states

C-states used by OS for power saving when CPU is idle.

Speed stepping (EIST)

Speed stepping for optimum power consumption.

Recommendations for real time applications

Advice for real-time applications regarding power settings.

Module Connector Pinout

Module Connector Signal Description

High Definition Audio

Describes HDA link for audio codec connection.

Ethernet

Details 1Gb Ethernet MDI signals for the i210 controller.

Serial ATA

Details the two SATA ports supported by the Bay Trail-I SoC.

PCI Express

Details the four PCIe lanes supported by the Bay Trail-I SoC.

USB

Details USB 3.0, 2.0, and 1.1 support and port configurations.

LVDS

Details LVDS channel A signals shared with eDP, and supported panels.

eDP

Describes eDP signals shared with LVDS channel A.

Dual Mode Display Port (DP++)

Explains DP++ interface for detecting display types.

SPI Bus

Details the SPI bus signals and their functions.

Off-module BIOS implementation for MSC Q7-BT

How to boot from off-module BIOS.

LPC Bus

Details the LPC bus signals.

SDIO

Details the SDIO interface and UHS-I mode.

UART

Details the UART signals.

I²C

Details the I²C signals.

I²C Resources on the Module

States I2C is available for off module devices.

Watchdog

Describes the watchdog functionality.

Fan

Describes fan signals for control and monitoring.

System Management

Details signals for system management like power buttons.

SM Bus

Details SM Bus signals and on-module addresses.

Functions on Module

RTC

BIOS SETUP data retention.

Solid State Drive (SSD)

Usage considerations for on-module SSDs.

eMMC

Usage considerations for on-module eMMC.

System Resources

PCI Interrupt Routing

Details interrupt routing for various devices.

IRQ Lines

Information on Interrupt Request (IRQ) lines.

Legacy IRQ Mode

Lists IRQ lines and their typical interrupt sources.

APIC Mode

Lists IRQ lines in APIC mode and connected pins.

BIOS

Introduction

Introduces the AMI Aptio Setup screen and its functions.

Startup Screen Overview

Describes the Aptio Startup screen interface and behavior.

Activity Detection Background

Explains how to access setup and boot menu.

Aptio Setup Utility

Explains how to modify Aptio settings and control features.

Configuring the System BIOS

Instructions to launch Aptio Setup utility.

The BIOS Menu Structure

Explains the structure of the BIOS menu.

The Menu Bar

Lists menu items and their descriptions.

The Legend Bar

Describes legend keys and their functions for navigation.

The Main Menu

Lists selections available on the Main Menu.

Board Info

Displays board-specific information.

Hardware Monitoring Measurement

Shows hardware sensors monitoring.

Firmware Update

Settings for BIOS updates.

The Advanced Menu

Lists submenus for advanced BIOS settings.

Trusted Computing (TPM 1.2)

Settings for TPM 1.2 features.

Trusted Computing (TPM 2.0)

Settings for TPM 2.0 features.

ACPI Settings

Settings for ACPI states like hibernation and suspend.

Serial Port Console Redirection

Configuration for serial port console redirection.

Console Redirection Submenu

Detailed settings for console redirection.

CPU Configuration

Settings related to CPU features and performance.

PPM Configuration

Settings for Processor Power Management.

IDE Configuration

Configuration for IDE/SATA devices.

Internal Devices Configuration

Configuration for internal devices like eMMC and SDIO.

AMI Graphic Output Policy

Settings for integrated graphics output.

Network Stack Configuration

Configuration for UEFI network boot.

CSM Configuration

Configuration for Compatibility Support Module.

NVMe

Information about NVMe devices.

SDIO Configuration

Configuration for SDIO interface.

USB Configuration

Configuration for USB ports and features.

Security Configuration

Settings for system security features.

SIO WB627; SMSC 311 x Configuration

Configuration for SuperIO devices.

EC Hardware Monitoring

Configuration for embedded controller hardware monitoring.

Module-specific Initialization

Module-specific initialization settings.

I210 Gigabit Connection Settings

Settings for the I210 Gigabit network controller.

Chipset

Flat Panel Configuration

Settings for eDP color depth and LVDS panel types.

Backlight Control

Settings for backlight enable, polarity, PWM, and brightness.

North Bridge

Configuration for Intel IGD and DDR Double Refresh Rate.

Intel IGD Configuration

Settings for integrated graphics device and display output.

South Bridge

Configuration for LPC, SMI lock, and BIOS protection.

Azalia HD Audio

Settings for HD Audio controller and codecs.

USB Configuration

Configuration for XHCI and EHCI USB controllers.

PCI Express Configuration

Settings for PCIe dynamic clock gating and ASPM.

Security

Secure Boot

Configuration and activation of Secure Boot.

Key Management

Procedures for managing Secure Boot keys.

Boot

Save & Exit

Options for saving changes, discarding, restoring defaults, and boot override.

Bios and Firmware Update

Setup Controlled Update

Procedure for BIOS updates via setup menu.

Bios Update from EFI Shell

Procedure for BIOS updates from EFI Shell.

Bios Update from Linux

Procedure for BIOS updates from Linux.

Bios Update from Windows

Procedure for BIOS updates from Windows.

Bios Recovery

Method to restore BIOS if update fails.

Clear CMOS and Recovery Jumper

Jumper locations for CMOS clear and BIOS recovery.

Post Codes

Information on Post Codes.

TECHNOTES

EIST (Enhanced Intel Speed Step)

Explains EIST for processor performance and power management.

Turbo Boost Technology 2.0

Explains Intel Turbo Boost for increased processor frequency.

ASPM (Active State Power Management)

Explains ASPM for managing PCI Express link power.

TXT (Trusted Execution Technology)

Information on Trusted Execution Technology.

Intel VT and VT-d

Explains virtualization technologies for manageability and security.

Fast Boot

Explains Aptio's Fast Boot feature for faster boot times.

Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

Explains TPM for cryptographic key protection and platform authentication.

PXE Boot

Explains PXE boot for network booting.

EAPI

BIOS Configurator Tool

Troubleshooting

USB 3.0 stick causes hang at boot time

Addresses USB 3.0 stick boot issues and solutions.

USB stick recognized as floppy

Explains handling USB sticks recognized as floppies.

SATA 6 Gb;s

Notes functional requirement for SATA 6Gb/s cable.

Powercycle at startup

Explains startup power cycle when RTC is not used.

Linux; USB Gadget Driver

Addresses potential issues with USB Gadget driver in xHCI mode.

LPSS; SCC Devices

Guides to check LPSS/SCC Device Mode configuration.

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