Asus IMX8P-IM-A User manual

IMX8P-IM-A
User Manual

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First Edition
July 2020
E16394

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Contents
About this manual.............................................................................................................4
Conventions used in this manual......................................................................................... 5
Typography.................................................................................................................................. 5
Package contents ..............................................................................................................6
Chapter 1: Specications Summary
IMX8P-IM-A Specications Summary.........................................................................8
Chapter 2: Product Introduction
2.1 Before you proceed ................................................................................................12
2.2 Motherboard layout...............................................................................................13
2.3 Onboard button and switches ...........................................................................15
2.4 Internal connectors ................................................................................................17
2.5 I/O connectors..........................................................................................................24
Chapter 3: Upgrading your Single Board Computer
3.1 Installing an Micro SD card..................................................................................28
3.2 Installing the wireless card ..................................................................................29
Appendix
Safety information.............................................................................................................32
Setting up your system............................................................................................................ 32
Care during use........................................................................................................................... 33
Regulatory notices ............................................................................................................34
ASUS contact information..............................................................................................41

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About this manual
This manual provides information about the hardware and software features
of your Single Board Computer, organized through the following chapters:
Chapter 1: Specications Summary
This chapter details the hardware and software features of your Single
Board Computer.
Chapter 2: Product Introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard. It includes
description of the connectors, and I/O ports on the motherboard.
Chapter 3: Upgrading your Single Board Computer
This chapter provides you with information on how to upgrade your
Single Board Computer.
Appendix
This section includes notices and safety statements your Single Board
Computer.

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Conventions used in this manual
To highlight key information in this manual, some text are presented as
follows:
IMPORTANT! This message contains vital information that must be
followed to complete a task.
NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that can
help complete tasks.
WARNING! This message contains important information that must be
followed to keep you safe while performing certain tasks and prevent
damage to your Single Board Computer's data and components.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italic This indicates sections that you can refer to in this manual.

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Package contents
Your Single Board Computer package contains the following items:
IMX8P-IM-A
NOTE:
• Some bundled accessories may vary with dierent models. For
details on these accessories, refer to their respective user manuals.
• The device illustration is for reference only. Actual product
specications may vary with models.
• If the device or its components fail or malfunction during normal
and proper use within the warranty period, bring the warranty
card to the ASUS Service Center for replacement of the defective
components.

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Specications Summary

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IMX8P-IM-A
Processor
CPU NXP® i.MX 8 M ARM Cortex-A53 core
Max. Speed 1.3 GHz
L2 Cache 1MB
Chipset Integrated
Memory
Technology LPDDR4
Max. 4GB, on board memory
Storage eMMC 1 x 16GB onboard eMMC
Graphics
HDMI™1 x HMDI™ supports HDMI with max. resolution 3840
x 2160 @ 60 Hz
MIPI DSI 1 x MIPI DSI supports MIPI DSI (2 lane) with max.
resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz
Expansion
slot
M.2 1 x M.2 2230 E Key for BT/WiFi module
(cooperate with Google EdgeTPU Module)
Others 1 x Micro-SD Card slot
Ethernet
Speed 10/100/1000Mbps
Controller 1 x Realtek® RTL8211
1 x Intel® I211-AT
Connector 2 x RJ-45
Front I/O
1 x HDMI™
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® OTG port
2 x Ethernet ports
1 x Power button
1 x Reset button
Rear I/O 1 x DC-in jack
IMX8P-IM-A Specications Summary
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IMX8P-IM-A
Internal Connector
1 x 40-pin GPIO header:
- up to 6 x GPIO pins
- up to 2 x I2C bus pins
- up to 1 x UART pins
- up to 2 x PWM pins
- up to 1 x PCM/I2S pins
- 2 x 5V power pins
- 2 x 3.3V power pins
- 8 x ground pins
1 x Micro-SD card slot
1 x 14-1 pin TPM header
1 x MIPI DSI supports MIPI DSI (2 lane) with max.1920
x 1080 @ 60 Hz
2 x MIPI CSI support two MIPI-CSI camera inputs
(4-lane each)
1 x 5-1 pin I
2
C header
Watchdog Timer (H/W) Yes
Security
Module
TPM TPM 2.0 power by Nuvoton NCPT 750 (Optional)
Crypto
Module
Cloud security power by Microchip ATECC608A / NXP
SE050 (Optional)
Manageability WOL
Power
Power Type DC power input
Voltage 12-24V DC input
Operating System
Microsoft Windows
Windows® 10 IoT Core
Linux
Linux Yocto
Environment
Operating Temperature: -20~60° C
Non-Operating Temperature: -40~85° C
Relative Humidity: 10%~95%
Dimension Form Factor 100mm x 72mm x 21mm
Certication Safety CE, FCC
NOTE: Specications are subject to change without notice.

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2
Product Introduction
Chapter 2: Product Introduction

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2.1 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard
components or change any motherboard settings.
NOTE: The diagrams in this chapter are for reference only. The
motherboard layout may vary with models.
IMPORTANT! Components shown in this section may require
additional purchase. Refer to Package contents section for more
information about the contents of your Single Board Computer
package.
WARNING!
• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component.
• Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch
a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power
supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded
antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.
• Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the
power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so
may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or
components.

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2.2 Motherboard layout

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Layout contents Page
1. DC-in Power connector 19
2. GPIO header 20
3. Boot Mode switch 17
4. M.2 Wi-Fi slot 20
5. MIPI CSI connector 21
6. Micro SD card slot 22
7. I2C header 22
8. SPI TPM header 23
9. RTC Battery connector 23
10. Reset button 18
11. MIPI DSI connector 24
12. IO Board-to-Board connector 25

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2.3 Onboard button and switches
1. Boot Mode switch
The Boot Mode switch allows you to congure between dierent boot
modes and the location to boot from. Please refer to the table below
for the dierent boot modes.
Boot Mode Boot type
1 2
OFF ON Serial Downloader
ON OFF Internal Boot (default)
Boot Mode Boot type
3 4
OFF ON eMMC (default)
ON OFF SD

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2. Reset button
Press the Reset button to reboot the system.

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2.4 Internal connectors
1. DC-in Power connector
The DC-in Power connector is for DC power input. Using a compatible
power cable, connect the Pico-ITX board to a power supply.
Connector type POWER CON 2P R/A

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2. GPIO header
This 40-pin GPIO (General-purpose Input/Output) header can be
designated (in software) as an input or output pin and is used for a
wide range of purposes. Of the 40 pins, 28 are GPIO pins (shared with
SPI/UART/I2C pins).
3. M.2 Wi-Fi slot
The M.2 Wi-Fi slot allows you to install an M.2 Wi-Fi module (E-key, type
2230).
NOTE: The M.2 Wi-Fi module is purchased separately.

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4. MIPI CSI connector
This connector connects to camera module via a four lane MIPI CSI-2
cable. This connector supports up to 80Mbps connection speed -
1.5Gbps per lane, providing 4K@30fps capability for the 4 lanes.
IMPORTANT! Ensure the cable for MIPI CSI is connected in the correct
orientation with the gold ngers facing towards the top of the
motherboard.

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5. Micro SD Card slot
The Micro SD Card slot allows you to install a Micro SD card.
NOTE: The Micro SD card is purchased separately.
6. I2C header
The I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit) connector allows you to connect an I2C
compatible IoT security module.
Connector type Header 2x3p, K6, 2.0mm pitch