Aetina M3A2000-VY Series User manual

M3A2000-VY Series
USER MANUAL
Embedded MXM module

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Document Change History
Version
Date
Description
Authors
V1.0
2023/03/09
Initial Release.
Emily Chou
V1.1
2023/05/10
Revised Board configuration.
Emily Chou

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inaccuracies, omissions and typographical errors.
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Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Aetina's customer service center for technical
support if you need additional assistance. Please have the following information ready:
–Product name and serial number
–Description of your peripheral attachments
–Description of your software (operating system, version, application software, etc.)
–A complete description of the problem
–The exact wording of any error messages
Visit the Aetina website at https://www.aetina.com where you can find the latest information about
the product.
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2F-1, No.237, Sec.1, Datong Rd., Xizhi Dist., New Taipei City 221, TAIWAN
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Product Warranty
Aetina warrants the original purchaser, that each of its products will be free from defects in materials
and workmanship which refers to “Aetina warranty policy” on Aetina’s official website:
https://www.aetina.com/. Aetina warranty policy will be updated from time to time, and the last version
shall be binding on the parties.
For out of warranty repairs, you will be billed according to the cost of replacement materials, service
time and freight. Please consult your dealer for more details.
If you have a defective product, please follow those steps which refers to “Aetina RMA Service” on
Aetina’s official website: https://www.aetina.com/.
ESD Warning
This product, like all electronic products, uses the product that can be damaged by electrostatic
discharge (ESD). When handling, care must be taken so that the devices are not damaged. Damage
due to inappropriate handling is not covered by Aetina warranty policy. The following precautions must
be taken:
–Do not open the protective conductive packaging until you have read the following and are at
an approved anti-static workstation.
–If working on a prototyping board, use a soldering iron or station that is marked as ESD-safe.
–Always disconnect the product from the prototyping board when it is being worked on.
–Always discharge yourself by touching a grounded bare metal surface or approved anti-static
mat before picking up an ESD - sensitive electronic component.
–Use an approved anti-static mat to cover your work surface.
Safety Precautions
Please read the following safety instructions carefully. It is advised that you keep this manual for future
references:
1. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
2. Make sure the power source matches the power rating specifications of the device.
3. Position the power cord away from obstructions and avoid stepping on it. Do not place anything
over the power cord.
4. For plug-in equipment, the power outlet socket must be located near the equipment and must be
easily accessible.
5. Disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth. Do not use
liquid or spray detergents for cleaning.
6. Always completely disconnect the power before working on the system’s hardware.

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7. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
8. Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Dropping it or letting it fall may cause
damage.
9. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection. Protect the equipment from overheating.
DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
10. Be sure that the room in which you choose to operate your system has adequate air circulation.
Ensure that the chassis cover is secure.
11. The chassis design allows cooling air to circulate effectively. An open chassis permits air leaks,
which may interrupt and redirect the flow of cooling air from internal components.
12. Never pour any liquid into an opening. This may cause fire or electrical shock.
13. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the power source to avoid damage
by transient overvoltage.
14. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment should be opened only by qualified
service personnel.
15. If any of the following situations arises, please the contact Aetina’s service personnel:
–Power cord or plug is damaged
–Liquid intrusion to the device
–Exposure to moisture
–Device is not working as expected or in a manner as described in this manual
–The device is dropped or damaged
–Any obvious signs of damage displayed on the device

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Contents
1. Product Specification................................................................ 7
1.1 Features ..................................................................................................................8
1.2 Configuration ..........................................................................................................9
2. Hardware Information.............................................................. 10
2.1 Block Diagram ......................................................................................................10
2.2 General Purpose Graphics Processing Unit ......................................................10
2.3 Display Interface...................................................................................................11
2.4 PCIE Express ........................................................................................................11
2.5 Mechanical Dimensions.......................................................................................11
2.6 Pin Definition ........................................................................................................12
3. Software Installation................................................................ 15
3.1 System Recommended ........................................................................................15
3.2 Performing a Quick Installation...........................................................................15
4. Initial Setup............................................................................... 18
4.1 Thermal Specifications ........................................................................................18
Notes: ...........................................................................................................................18
5. Appendix................................................................................... 19
5.1 Ordering Information............................................................................................19

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1. Product Specification
The MXM M3A2000-VY module features advanced NVIDIA RTX A2000 Embedded GUP. It’s
Ampere architecture in the MXM 3.1 Type A form factor. With 2560 CUDA core, 20 RT cores and
80 Tensor cores, 8GB GDDR6 memory. The M3A2000-VY support PCIe Gen 4 interface is delivers
faster sequential data transfer than PCIe Gen 3 interface and bringing excellent performance and
power efficiency into a wide variety of embedded systems, fully integrating hardware acceleration
for both graphics and computing code, enabling hardware acceleration for a wider class of software
applications than ever before.
The NVIDIA RTX A2000 supports operability in an extended temperature range of -40°C to 85°C,
suitable for mission-critical harsh environments. It provides graphics intensive acceleration and real
time ray-tracing capability for applications like scientific and medical visualization, digital content
creation (DCC), artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML).

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1.1 Features
⚫Powered by NVIDIA Ampere architecture
⚫2560 CUDA cores, 20 RT cores and 80 Tensor cores, 8GB GDDR6
⚫8.25 TFLOPS peak FP32 performance
⚫PCIe Gen 4 x8 interface
⚫5 years longevity product supply service
oGPU
▪NVIDIA RTX A2000 Embedded GPU
▪Stream Processing Unites: 2560
▪Voltage: Variable
oBoard
▪12-layer printed circuit board (PCB)
▪16-lanes PCI Express 4.0 capable1
▪Physical dimensions: 70mm x 82mm
▪Board power: 60 W
oConnectors
▪MXM 3.0 Connector Interoperability
oMemory Configuration
▪Memory clock: 7000 MHz (14.0 Gbps)
▪Interface: 128-bit
▪Local frame buffer: 8GB (4 pieces 512M x 32 GDDR6, FBGA-180 package)
oDisplay Support
▪DisplayPort
Maximum resolution: 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz
▪HDMI
Maximum resolution: 4096 x 2160 at 60Hz
▪High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) support
oCooling System
▪N/A
oOperating System Support
▪Windows® 10-11 64-bit
▪Linux 64-bit
1- Aetina provides PCI Express 4.0 x16 mechanism while data transmission via PCI-Express 4.0 x8.

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1.2 Configuration
Lists the SKU configuration currently available for the NVIDIA RTX A2000 graphics board.
◼Board configuration
Specification
M3A2000-VYA-A1
M3A2000-VYA-A2
Chip
NVIDIA RTX A2000 Embedded GPU
Core clock(MHz)
Base= 1117
Boost= 1612
Memory clock
14.0 Gbps
Frame buffer
8GB GDDR6
Memory interface
128-bit
Memory type
512M x 32 GDDR6 FBGA-180 package
Memory AVL
Samsung K4ZAF325BM-HC14
Maximum board power
60 W
PCI Express interface
PCIE Gen4.0 x8
Connectors
DisplayPort1.4
N/A (MS Hybrid version)
Supplementary
Power Connector
N/A
Maximum output
4
HDCP support
Yes
Operating Temperature
0 to +55 °C
Wide Temperature
By request
Operating Humidity
10~90%, Non-condensing.