Q s e ve n M o d u l e AQ7-IMX6 AQ7-IMX6 Freescale ™ i.MX6 Dual Lite/Quad Processor With LCD, Gigabit Ethernet PCI-Express[x1] x 1, CANBus x1 I2C x 1, SDIO x 1 Audio, SATA 3.0 Gb/s x 1 AQ7-IMX6 Manual Rev.A 2nd Ed.
Q s e ve n M o d u l e AQ7-IMX6 Copyright Notice This document is copyrighted, 2014. All rights are reserved. The original manufacturer reserves the right to make improvements to the products described in this manual at any time without notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of the original manufacturer. Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable.
Q s e ve n M o d u l e AQ7-IMX6 Acknowledgments All other products’ name or trademarks are properties of their respective owners. AMI is a trademark of American Megatrends Inc. Freescale™ is a trademark of Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. Microsoft Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp. ITE is a trademark of Integrated Technology Express, Inc. IBM, PC/AT, PS/2, and VGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
Q s e ve n M o d u l e AQ7-IMX6 Packing List Before you begin installing your card, please make sure that the following materials have been shipped: 1 AQ7-IMX6 CPU Module 1 CD-ROM for manual (in PDF format) 4 M2.5 Screws If any of these items should be missing or damaged, please contact your distributor or sales representative immediately.
Q s e ve n M o d u l e AQ7-IMX6 Contents Chapter 1 General Information 1.1 Introduction ................................................................ 1-2 1.2 Features .................................................................... 1-3 1.3 Specifications ............................................................ 1-4 Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide 2.1 Safety Precautions .................................................... 2-2 2.2 Location and Mechanical Drawing of Connectors and Jumpers .....
Q s e ve n M o d u l e AQ7-IMX6 3.7 LVDS ......................................................................... 3-10 3.8 USB2.0 ...................................................................... 3-11 3.9 USB OTG .................................................................. 3-12 3.10 SPI Flash Verify....................................................... 3-13 3.11 PCI-Express[x1] ...................................................... 3-14 3.12 Audio .............................................
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Q s e ve n M o d u l e AQ7-IMX6 1.1 Introduction AQ7-IMX6 is a Qseven module with 70mm x 70mm, Qseven Rev.2.0 specification and equips with Freescale™ i.MX6 Dual lite/ Quad processor. One DDR3 1066MHz supports system memory 1 GB. Moreover, AQ7-IMX6 accommodates user-friendly expansion interfaces of one PCI-Express[x1], one CANBus, one I2C and one SDIO. For the display specifications, AQ7-IMX6 supports up to 24-bit dual-channel LVDS LCD.
Q s e ve n M o d u l e AQ7-IMX6 1.2 Features Freescale™ i.MX6 Quad Processor (Automotive Grade or Extended Commercial Grade)/ Dual Lite (Extended Commercial Grade) Onboard DDR3 Memory 1GB Gigabit Ethernet x 1 (KSZ9021RNI) 24-bit Dual-channel LVDS LCD, HDMI I2S Audio Interface SATA x 1, eMMC (Optional) USB2.0 x 5 (One for USB OTG), PCI-Express [x1] x 1 Qseven Module Size, 70mm x 70mm, Qseven Rev. 2.
Q s e ve n M o d u l e AQ7-IMX6 1.3 Specifications System Processor Freescale™ i.MX6 Dual Lite 800MHz Processor (Extended Commercial) Freescale™ i.MX6 Quad 1.0GHz Processor (Automotive) Freescale™ i.MX6 Quad 1.
Q s e ve n M o d u l e AQ7-IMX6 Board Size 2.75" x 2.75" (70mm x 70mm) Gross Weight 0.44 lb (0.2 Kg) Operating Temperature 32 °F ~ 140 °F (0 °C ~ 60 °C) or -40°F ~ 185°F (-40°C ~ 85°C) (Automotive) Storage Temperature -40°F ~ 185°F (-40°C ~ 85°C) Operation Humidity 0% ~ 90% relative humidity, non-condensing Display: LVDS x 2 (24 bit x 1)/ LVDS x 1 (24 bit x 2), HDMI 1.4 LCD Interface Up to 24-bit Dual-Channel LVDS Storage SATA 3.
Q s e ve n M o d u l e AQ7-IMX6 Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide 2-1
Q s e ve n M o d u l e AQ7-IMX6 2.1 Safety Precautions Always completely disconnect the power cord from your board whenever you are working on it. Do not make connections while the power is on, because a sudden rush of power can damage sensitive electronic components. Always ground yourself to remove any static charge before touching the board. Modern electronic devices are very sensitive to static electric charges. Use a grounding wrist strap at all times.
Q s e ve n M o d u l e AQ7-IMX6 2.2 Location and Mechanical Drawing of Connectors and Jumpers Component Side Solder Side 2.3 List of Jumpers The board has a number of jumpers/Connectors that allow you to configure your system to suit your application. The table below shows the function of each of the board's jumpers: Label Function SW1 Boot Mode Selection SW2 Boot Selection 2.
Q s e ve n M o d u l e AQ7-IMX6 2.5 Boot Selection (SW2) SD Boot eMMC Boot 2.6 List of Connectors The board has a number of connectors that allow you to configure your system to suit your application. The table below shows the function of each board's connectors: Label Function CN3 SPI Program Connector CN19 MCU Program Connector BAT1 RTC Battery Connector 2.
Q s e ve n M o d u l e AQ7-IMX6 Pin Pin Name Signal type Signal Level 1 MISO I/O +3.3V 2 GND PWR GND 3 CLK I/O +3.3V 4 VCC PWR +3.3V 5 MOSI I/O +3.3V 6 CS1 I/O +3.3V 7 N/C N/C N/C 2.8 MCU Program Connector (CN19) Pin Pin Name Signal Type Signal Level 1 MCLR# I/O +3.3V 2 +3.3VSB PWR +3.3V 3 GND PWR GND 4 ICSPDAT I/O +3.3V 5 ICSPCLK I/O +3.
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Q s e ve n M o d u l e AQ7-IMX6 Below Table for China RoHS Requirements 产品中有毒有害物质或元素名称及含量 AAEON Main Board/ Daughter Board/ Backplane 有毒有害物质或元素 部件名称 印刷电路板 铅 汞 镉 六价铬 多溴联苯 多溴二苯醚 (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (Cr(VI)) (PBB) (PBDE) × ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ × ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 及其电子组件 外部信号 连接器及线材 O：表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在 SJ/T 11363-2006 标准规定的限量要求以下。 X：表示该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出 SJ/T 11363-2006 标准规定的限量要求。 备注：此产品所标示之环保使用期限，系指在一般正常使用状况下。 Chapter 2 Quick Installation Guide 2-7
Q s e ve n M o d u l e AQ7-IMX6 Chapter 3 Technical Note Chapter 3 Technical Note 3-1
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Q s e ve n M o d u l e AQ7-IMX6 3.2 Boot Up Selection AQ7-IMX6 boot-up could be adjusted jumper setting via SW2 Switch for two types, including eMMC/SD device to boot up.
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Q s e ve n M o d u l e AQ7-IMX6 3.4 UART PC terminal setting default is 115200bps. After boot-up, you could command to AQ7-IMX6 via Tera Term then show the current status of system. Tera Term Terminal setting Baud rate: 115200bps Data: 8 bit Parity: none Stop: 1 bit Tera Term Utility Download path: http://sourceforge.jp/projects/ttssh2/downloads/59442/teraterm-4.79.
Q s e ve n M o d u l e AQ7-IMX6 3.5 Command for Android Each kind of boot-up device and display should adjust both SW2 switch and entering different command in order to boot up smoothly. 【1】 Android OS (eMMC boot up): HDMI display: command 1: setenv bootargs console=ttymxc0,115200 androidboot.
Q s e ve n M o d u l e AQ7-IMX6 command 4: boot 【2】 Android OS (SD boot-up): HDMI display: command 1: setenv bootargs console=ttymxc0,115200 androidboot.console=ttymxc0 vmalloc=400M init=/init video=mxcfb0:dev=hdmi,1920x1080M@60 fbmem=28M command 2: setenv bootcmd booti mmc1 command 3: saveenv command 4: boot LVDS display: command 1(24-bit): setenv bootargs 'console=ttymxc0,115200 androidboot.
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Q s e ve n M o d u l e AQ7-IMX6 root=/dev/mmcblk1p1 rootwait rw video=mxcfb1:dev=ldb,LDB-XGA,if=RGB666 video=mxcfb0:dev=hdmi,1920x1080M@60,if=RGB24' command 2: setenv bootcmd_mmc 'run bootargs_base bootargs_mmc;mmc dev 1;mmc read ${loadaddr} 0x800 0x2000;bootm' command 6: saveenv command 7: boot LVDS display: command 1(18-bit): setenv bootargs_mmc 'setenv bootargs ${bootargs} root=/dev/mmcblk1p1 rootwait rw video=mxcfb0:dev=ldb,LDB-XGA,if=RGB666 ldb=sin0' command 1(24-bit): setenv bootargs_mmc 'setenv
Q s e ve n M o d u l e AQ7-IMX6 3.7 LVDS Two LVDS channels are in the same LVDS connector on ECB-970. Please use different LVDS cables to test different LVDS channels. LVDS Connector: CN31 LVDS backlight connector: CN30 LVDS Operating voltage selection: CN27 CN27(1-2) : +5V CN27(2-3) : +3.
Q s e ve n M o d u l e AQ7-IMX6 3.8 USB2.0 Four USB 2.0 ports on ECB-970 as illustration. Please set up the CN13 Jumper into CN13(1-2) shunted.
Q s e ve n M o d u l e AQ7-IMX6 3.9 USB OTG Please prepare an USB OTG cable (ID pin short to GND) for testing. Set CN10 Jumper to (2-3) shunted then plug USB Pendrive to provide external power for device. Note: Never use normal micro USB-to-USB cable. no function in USB OTG function. USB 2.
Q s e ve n M o d u l e AQ7-IMX6 3.10 SPI Flash Verify In U-boot mode, write a value into flash then read back from Flash and check whether the value are match. SPI Flash Read/Write command: command 1: sf probe 0 command 2: sf erase 0 0x10000 command 3: mw.
Q s e ve n M o d u l e AQ7-IMX6 3.11 PCI-Express[x1] Please insert Intel EXPI9301CTBLK PCI-Express[x1] Network Adapter in to CN64 to verify PCI-E[x1] function.
Q s e ve n M o d u l e AQ7-IMX6 3.12 Audio Please set the following jumper to verify I2S audio function.
Q s e ve n M o d u l e AQ7-IMX6 3.13 SATA Please insert HDD SATA cable into CN11 to verify SATA function.
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Q s e ve n M o d u l e AQ7-IMX6 command 3: cansend can0 -i0x100 0x33 0x22 0x55 0x66 Receiver side: Transmitter side: Chapter 3 Technical Note 3-18
Q s e ve n M o d u l e AQ7-IMX6 3.15 Watchdog Test In Linux OS serial console, enter command: command 1: cd /unit_tests/ command 2: ./wdt_driver_test.
