AXIOMTEK AIE110-XNX Series User manual

AIE110-XNX Series
Edge AI Embedded System
User’s Manual

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equivalent type of battery, and dispose of used ones.
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ESD Precautions
Computer boards have integrated circuits sensitive to static electricity. To prevent chipsets
from electrostatic discharge damage, please take care of the following jobs with precautions:
⚫Do not remove boards or integrated circuits from their anti-static packaging until you are
ready to install them.
⚫Before holding the board or integrated circuit, touch an unpainted portion of the system
unit chassis for a few seconds. It discharges static electricity from your body.
⚫Wear a wrist-grounding strap, available from most electronic component stores, when
handling boards and components.
Trademarks Acknowledgments
Axiomtek is a trademark of Axiomtek Co., Ltd.
IBM, PC/AT, PS/2, VGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
Intel®and Pentium®are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
NVIDIA®and Jetsonare registered trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation.
MS-DOS, Microsoft C and QuickBasic are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Windows 10, Linux and other brand names and trademarks are the properties and
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Table of Contents
Disclaimers............................................................................................................. ii
ESD Precautions...................................................................................................iii
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION.........................................................................1
1.1 General Description...........................................................................2
1.2 Developer Kit Specifications............................................................. 3
1.2.1 Product Specification......................................................................................3
1.2.2 I/O System ........................................................................................................3
1.2.3 System Specification.......................................................................................4
1.3 Dimensions ........................................................................................5
1.3.1 Developer Kit Dimensions ..............................................................................5
1.3.2 Assembly Drawing...........................................................................................6
1.4 Packing List........................................................................................ 7
1.5 Model List...........................................................................................7
SECTION 2 BOARD AND PIN ASSIGNMENTS............................................9
2.1 Board Dimensions and Fixing Holes................................................ 9
2.2 Board Layout.................................................................................... 10
2.3Connectors and Switches ...............................................................12
2.3.1 Micro SD Slot (CN1).......................................................................................13
2.3.2Digital I/O Header (CN2) ................................................................................13
2.3.3 HDMI Connector (CN4)..................................................................................14
2.3.4USB2.0 & USB3.1 Gen2 Connector (CN5) ...................................................14
2.3.5DC Power Jack w/ Screw (CN6)....................................................................15
2.3.65V Fan Connector (CN7) ...............................................................................15
2.3.7 PCI-Express Mini Card Connector (SCN1)..................................................16
2.3.8 M.2 2280 Key M PCIe x4 SSD slot (SCN2) ...................................................17
2.3.9 SIM Card Slot (SCN3) ...................................................................................18
2.3.10 Micro USB 2.0 Connector (SCN4) ................................................................18
2.3.11 Ethernet Ports (LAN1, LAN2) ......................................................................19
2.3.12 Power Button & Reset Button (SW1)...........................................................20
2.3.13 AT/ATX Switch (SSW1) .................................................................................20
2.3.14 Recovery Mode Switch (SSW2)....................................................................20
2.3.15 Debug Port Header (JP1)..............................................................................21
2.3.16 Reserved Connector: Power Button & Recovery mode (JP2)..................21
2.3.17 I2C Connector (JP3).......................................................................................21
2.3.18 CMOS Battery Interface (BAT1) ...................................................................22
2.3.19 Power and Storage LED Indicator (LED1)...................................................22
2.4Cables...............................................................................................23
2.4.1 Digital I/O Cable .............................................................................................23
SECTION 3 JETPACK BSP FLASH METHOD............................................25
3.1 JETPACK FLASH METHOD............................................................. 25
3.2 Image Information Inquiry Command............................................. 28
3.3 JTOP-Third-party Jetson Platform Monitor Tool............................29
APPENDIX A WATCHDOG TIMER .............................................................31
A.1 Sample Program ..............................................................................31
A.2 wdt.c ................................................................................................. 32
A.3 watchdog.h....................................................................................... 33
APPENDIX B PROGRAMMABLE DIGITAL I/O...........................................35

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B.1 Default Setting & Command Format............................................... 35
B.2 Sample Program ..............................................................................36
B.3 Register Table.................................................................................. 36

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SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
This chapter contains general information and detailed specifications of the AIE110-XNX. The
Chapter 1 includes the following sections:
◼General Description
◼Developer kit Specifications
◼Dimensions
◼I/O Outlets
◼Packing List
◼Model List

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1.1 General Description
The AIE110-XNX is a palm-sized developer kit with NVIDIA® Jetson Xavier™NX Series
supercomputer-on-a-module that delivers outstanding AI performance, excellent I/O flexibility,
varied peripherals, and accommodation for board support packages (BSP).
It enables users to easily convert the developer kit to an edge system using Axiomtek
industrial design services.
This developer kit is equipped with one 8 GB 128-bit LPDDR4x memory, one 16GB eMMC,
and a built-in watchdog timer. It also features one GbE, one GbE PoE, one USB 3.2 Gen2,
one USB 2.0, one HDMI2.0, and one mini PCI-Express slot with USB and PCIe signal.
Additionally, it offers users one M.2 Key M NVMe slot and one Micro SD slot that provides
extra storage options for makers to process the massive data and the edge AI application
development.
There are more interfaces available, such as 8CH DIO, debug port, recovery switch, Micro
USB for image flash, and more.
⚫Features
1. NVIDIA®Jetson Xavier™NX with Volta™, 384 CUDA cores GPU
2. 1 USB 2.0, 1 USB 3.2 Gen2, 1 GbE and 1 GbE PoE (15W)
3. 1 M.2 Key M NVMe SSD slot and 1 Micro SD slot for extra storage
4. 1 Mini PCI-Express slot & SIM slot for Wi-Fi / Bluetooth / LTE / GPS
5. 12VDC Power input (DC Jack Screw Type)
⚫JetPack Supported
The AIE110-XNX supports JetPack 4.6.2 or later. NVIDIA JetPack SDK is the most
comprehensive solution for building AI applications.
JetPack supports Jetson AGX Xavier™, Jetson Xavier™NX, Jetson™TX2 NX,
Jetson™Nano and Jetson TX2 series. It bundles all the Jetson platform software,
including TensorRT, cuDNN, CUDA Toolkit, VisionWorks, GStreamer, and OpenCV, all
built on top of L4T with LTS Linux kernel.
⚫OS Supported
The AIE110-XNX supports Linux Ubuntu 18.04 or later.
⚫Various Storage devices supported
For storage device, the AIE110-XNX supports one M.2 2280 Key M with PCI-Express 2.0
x4 interface, an onboard 16GB eMMC 5.1 and one Micro SD interface.

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1.2 Developer Kit Specifications
1.2.1 Product Specification
⚫NVIDIA Jetson SoM
◼NVIDIA®Jetson Xavier™NX Series
⚫CPU
◼6-core NVIDIA Carmel ARM® v8.2 64-bit CPU 6 MB L2 + 4 MB L3
⚫GPU
◼384-core NVIDIA Volta™GPU with 48 Tensor Cores
⚫Storage
◼16GB eMMC 5.1 onboard
◼One M.2 2280 M Key with PCI-Express 2.0 x4 NVMe SSD slot
◼One Micro SD slot to support optional Micro SD card (UHS-I compatible)
⚫System Memory
◼One 8 GB 128-bit LPDDR4x onboard
⚫WLAN & WWAN
◼One PCI Express Mini Card modules slot to support Wi-Fi or 3G/4G/LTE modules
1.2.2 I/O System
⚫One HDMI 2.0 for display (HDMI 2.0 Resolution: up to 4096 x 2160@60Hz)
⚫One RJ-45 connector for 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet port
⚫One RJ-45 connector for 10/100/1000 Base-T PoE (IEEE 802.3af; PSE), max. up to
15.4 Watts
Note: AIE110 is a power supply device. Two PSE devices should not be
connected together, which may cause the risk of power conflict. Correctly
connect PD Device or switch without PoE. If you need PoE switch, please
find the switch with uplink port.
⚫One USB 2.0 and one USB 3.2 Gen2 connectors
⚫Front-access design for ease of updating NVIDIA Jetpack
◼One Micro USB connector for image flash only
◼One Recovery switch
⚫One Micro SD slot for extra storage (UHS-I compatible)
⚫One M.2 2280 Key M with PCI-Express 2.0 x4 SSD slot for extra storage
⚫One full-size PCI Express Mini Card slot (USB + PCI Express signal)
⚫One Power button and one Reset button
⚫Two LED Indicators (System Power, M.2 Storage)
⚫One 12 VDC Power Jack connector

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1.2.3 System Specification
⚫Watchdog Timer
◼Built-in NVIDIA®Jetson Xavier™NX Series
⚫Power Supply
◼Input : 12 VDC
⚫Thermal Solution
◼Active heatsink
⚫Operation Temperature
◼-10°C ~ +60°C (-14°F ~ +140°F)
⚫Humidity
◼10% ~ 95% (non-condensing)
⚫Weight
◼0.3 kg (0.66 lb) without package
◼0.9 kg (1.98 lb) with package
⚫Dimensions
◼165 mm (6.49") (W) x 117 mm (4.60") (D) x 37.7 mm (1.48") (H)
Note: All specifications and images are subject to change without notice.

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1.3 Dimensions
The following diagrams show the dimensions and outlines of the AIE110-XNX.
1.3.1 Developer Kit Dimensions

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1.3.2 Assembly Drawing

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1.4 Packing List
The package bundled with your AIE110-XNX should contain the following items:
⚫AIE110-XNX Developer Kit Unit x 1
⚫Digital I/O Cable x 1
⚫(Optional) Power Adapter
⚫(Optional) Power Cord
⚫(Optional) M.2 Key M NVMe SSD
⚫(Optional) Wi-Fi or LTE module kit
※Regarding the latest product manual, please download them from Axiomtek official website.
1.5 Model List
AIE110-XNX-1L1P
Edge AI Developer Kit with NVIDIA® Jetson Xavier™NX SoM, 1
HDMI, 1 GbE LAN, 1 GbE PoE and 2 USB
If you cannot find this package or any items are missing, please contact Axiomtek distributors
immediately.

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SECTION 2
BOARD AND PIN ASSIGNMENTS
Proper jumper settings configure the AIE110-XNX to meet your application purpose. We are
here with listing a summary table of all jumpers and default settings for onboard devices,
respectively.
2.1 Board Dimensions and Fixing Holes
Top View
Bottom View

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2.2 Board Layout
Top View
Bottom View

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Side View
Note: We strongly recommended that you should not modify any unmentioned
jumper setting without Axiomtek FAE’s instruction. Any modification
without instruction might cause damage to the system.

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2.3 Connectors and Switches
Connectors connect the board with other parts of the system. Loose or improper connection
might cause problems. Make sure all connectors are properly and firmly connected. Here is a
summary table shows you all connectors and button on the AIE110-XNX Series.
External Connectors / Buttons
PCB Location
Section
MicroSD slot
CN1
2.3.1
Digital I/O Connector
CN2
2.3.2
HDMI Connector
CN4
2.3.3
USB2.0 & USB3.1 Gen2 Connector
CN5
2.3.4
DC-in Connector
CN6
2.3.5
5V Fan Connector
CN7
2.3.6
PCI-Express Mini Card slot
SCN1
2.3.7
M.2 2280 Key M PCIe x4 SSD slot
SCN2
2.3.8
SIM Card Slot
SCN3
2.3.9
Micro USB 2.0 Connector
(For Jetpack flash)
SCN4
2.3.10
Ethernet Ports
LAN1
2.3.11
PoE Ports
LAN2
2.3.11
Power Button & Reset Button
SW1
2.3.12
AT/ATX Switch
SSW1
2.3.13
Recovery Mode Switch
(For Jetpack flash)
SSW2
2.3.14
Debug Port Connector
JP1
2.3.15
Reserved Connector:
Power Button & Recovery mode
JP2
2.3.16
I2C Connector
JP3
2.3.17
CMOS Battery Interface
BAT1
2.3.18
Power and Storage LED Indicator
LED1
2.3.19

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2.3.1 Micro SD Slot (CN1)
The Micro Secure Digital (SD) is a flash memory card format used in portable device
including notebook and digital camera.
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
DATA1
5
+3.3VS
2
DATA0
6
CMD
3
GND
7
DATA3
4
CLK
8
DATA2
2.3.2 Digital I/O Header (CN2)
The CN12 is a 2 x 5-pin header for 8-Channel digital I/O interface.
The digital I/O is controlled via software programming.
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
DIO1
2
DIO2
3
DIO3
4
DIO4
5
DIO5
6
DIO6
7
DIO7
8
DIO8
9
+5V_SBY
10
GND

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2.3.3 HDMI Connector (CN4)
The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a compact digital interface which is
capable of transmitting high-definition video and high-resolution audio over a single cable.
2.3.4 USB2.0 & USB3.1 Gen2 Connector (CN5)
The Universal Serial Bus connectors are compliant with USB 2.0 (480Mbps) and USB 3.1
Gen2 (10Gbps), and ideally for installing USB peripherals such as keyboard, mouse, scanner,
etc.
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
5V_USB1
7
GND
2
USB1_D-
8
USB_SS1_TX-
3
USB1_D+
9
USB_SS1_TX+
4
GND
10
5V_USB2
5
USB_SS1_RX-
11
USB2_D-
6
USB_SS1_RX+
12
USB2_D+
13
GND
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
HDMI1_DATA2+
2
GND
3
HDMI1_DATA2-
4
HDMI1_DATA1+
5
GND
6
HDMI1_DATA1-
7
HDMI1_DATA0+
8
GND
9
HDMI1_DATA0-
10
HDMI1_CLK+
11
GND
12
HDMI1_CLK-
13
HDMI_CEC
14
NC
15
HDMI1_SCL
16
HDMI1_SDA
17
GND
18
+5V
19
HDMI_HTPLG

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2.3.5 DC Power Jack w/ Screw (CN6)
The CN6 is a DC jack with screw. Firmly insert at least 60W adapter into this
connector. Loose connection may cause system instability and make sure all
components/devices are properly installed before connecting.
Pin
Signal
1
12V
2
GND
2.3.6 5V Fan Connector (CN7)
This is a 4-pin connector for smart fan interface.
Pin
Signal
1
GND
2
+5V
3
TACH
4
PWM (5V)