DFI FS051 User manual

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FS051
2.5” Pico-ITX
User’s Manual
A40000545

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Copyright
This publication contains information that is protected by copyright. No part of it may be re-
produced in any form or by any means or used to make any transformation/adaptation without
the prior written permission from the copyright holders.
This publication is provided for informational purposes only. The manufacturer makes no
representations or warranties with respect to the contents or use of this manual and specifi-
cally disclaims any express or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular
purpose. The user will assume the entire risk of the use or the results of the use of this docu-
ment. Further, the manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and make changes
to its contents at any time, without obligation to notify any person or entity of such revisions
or changes.
Changes after the publication’s first release will be based on the product’s revision. The website
will always provide the most updated information.
© 2015. All Rights Reserved.
Trademarks
Product names or trademarks appearing in this manual are for identification purpose only and
are the properties of the respective owners.
FCC and DOC Statement on Class B
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reason-
able protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encour-
aged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.
Notice:
1. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
2. Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.

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Copyright.............................................................................................................2
Trademarks........................................................................................................2
FCC and DOC Statement on Class B.....................................................2
About this Manual..........................................................................................4
Warranty ............................................................................................................4
Static Electricity Precautions......................................................................4
Safety Measures..............................................................................................4
About the Package.........................................................................................5
Chapter 1 - Introduction.............................................................................6
Specifications ................................................................................................6
Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation................................................7
Board Layout.................................................................................................7
Block Diagram...............................................................................................8
Mechanical Diagram....................................................................................8
Jumper............................................................................................................9
Jumper Description.......................................................................................9
Connector.......................................................................................................9
Connector List..............................................................................................9
Connector Settings .....................................................................................10
Chapter 3 - Software User Guide............................................... 12
Introduction ................................................................................................12
Setup Build Environment......................................................................... 12
Installing and Build.....................................................................................12
Download Source Code and Checkout the Latest Version.............................. 12
Build and Flashing the SD Card...................................................................12
Create SD/MMC Card Using Linux Host.............................................. 13
Requirements............................................................................................. 13
Copying the Boot Loader Image..................................................................13
Copying the Kernel Image...........................................................................13
Copying the Root File System (Rootfs)......................................................... 13
Applications and Testing..........................................................................14
Ethernet Test.............................................................................................. 14
USB...........................................................................................................14
SD.............................................................................................................14
I2C............................................................................................................15
Create a Virtual Machine Environment................................................15
Introduction ...............................................................................................15
Setting up Work Environment......................................................................15
Setting up VM Environment......................................................................... 16
Chapter 4 - System Recovery.................................................................17
Download the SD Image......................................................................... 17
Write an SD/MMC Card Using Linux (Ubuntu)..................................17
Write an SD/MMC Card Using Windows ............................................17
Introduction ...............................................................................................17
Preparations...............................................................................................17
Create the SD-Card.....................................................................................17
Write an SD/MMC Card Using MAC OS X...........................................18
Graphical Interface .....................................................................................18
Command Line...........................................................................................18
Alternative Method......................................................................................18
Table of Contents

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About this Manual
An electronic file of this manual is included in the CD. To view the user’s manual in the CD, in-
sert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (Main Board Utility CD) will appear. Click
“User’s Manual” on the main menu.
Warranty
1. Warranty does not cover damages or failures that arised from misuse of the product, in-
ability to use the product, unauthorized replacement or alteration of components and prod-
uct specifications.
2. The warranty is void if the product has been subjected to physical abuse, improper instal-
lation, modification, accidents or unauthorized repair of the product.
3. Unless otherwise instructed in this user’s manual, the user may not, under any circum-
stances, attempt to perform service, adjustments or repairs on the product, whether in or
out of warranty. It must be returned to the purchase point, factory or authorized service
agency for all such work.
4. We will not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental or consequencial damages to the
product that has been modified or altered.
Static Electricity Precautions
It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, system board, components or devices even
before installing them in your system unit. Static electrical discharge can damage computer
components without causing any signs of physical damage. You must take extra care in han-
dling them to ensure against electrostatic build-up.
1. To prevent electrostatic build-up, leave the system board in its anti-static bag until you are
ready to install it.
2. Wear an antistatic wrist strap.
3. Do all preparation work on a static-free surface.
4. Hold the device only by its edges. Be careful not to touch any of the components, contacts
or connections.
5. Avoid touching the pins or contacts on all modules and connectors. Hold modules or con-
nectors by their ends.
Safety Measures
To avoid damage to the system:
• Use the correct AC input voltage range.
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
• Unplug the power cord before removing the system chassis cover for installation or servic-
ing. After installation or servicing, cover the system chassis before plugging the power
cord.
Important:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drive and other com-
ponents. Perform the upgrade instruction procedures described at an ESD worksta-
tion only. If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by
wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the system chas-
sis. If a wrist strap is unavailable, establish and maintain contact with the system
chassis throughout any procedures requiring ESD protection.

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About the Package
The package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged,
please contact your dealer or sales representative for assistance.
• One FS051 board
• One COM port cable (Length: TBD)
• One Serial ATA data cable (Length: TBD)
• One DVD
• One QR (Quick Reference)
• One Heat sink (Height: TBD)
Optional Items
• USB port cable (Length: TBD)
• Power adapter (25W, 5V) (Length: TBD)
The board and accessories in the package may not come similar to the information listed
above. This may differ in accordance to the sales region or models in which it was sold. For
more information about the standard package in your region, please contact your dealer or
sales representative.
Before Using the System Board
Before using the system board, prepare basic system components.
If you are installing the system board in a new system, you will need at least the following
internal components.
• Storage devices such as hard disk drive, CD-ROM, etc.
You will also need external system peripherals you intend to use which will normally include at
least a keyboard, a mouse and a video display monitor.

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Chapter 1 - Introduction
Specifications
Chapter 1
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System Processor • Freescale i.MX6 Cortex-A9 DualLite, 1.0 GHz
System Memory • 1GB SDRAM Memory Down
• Single Channel DDR3 800MHz
Flash • 8MB NOR Flash
Graphics Display • 1 x HDMI
• 1 x LVDS
• HDMI: resolution up to 1920x1080 @ 60Hz
• LVDS: 18/24-bit, resolution up to 2560x1600 @ 60Hz
Dual Displays • HDMI + LVDS
Expansion Interfaces • 1 x Full-size Mini PCIe (PCIe/USB)
• 1 x SD
• 1 x SIM
Ethernet Controller • 1 x Micrel KSZ9013RNX Ethernet PHY (10/100/1000Mbps)
Rear I/O Ethernet • 1 x GbE (RJ-45)
Serial • 1 x RS-485 (3.5mm, terminal block)
USB • 2 x USB 2.0
Display • 1 x HDMI
Internal I/O Serial • 1 x RS-232 (2.0mm pitch)
USB • 1 x USB 2.0
Display • 1 x LVDS LCD Panel Connector
SATA • 1 x SATA 2.0 (up to 3Gb/s) (Quad processor only)
DIO • 1 x 7-bit DIO
CANBus • 1 x CANBus
WatchDog
Timer Output & Interval • System Reset, Programmable via Software from 1 to 255
Seconds
Power Type • Single 5V +/-10% DC
Connector • DC Jack
Consumption • 3W
OS Support • Ubuntu 12.04 (Linux kernel 3.0.35)
• Android (Lollipop 5.0.2)
• Yocto (Daisy 1.6.2)
Environment Temperature • Operating: 0 to 60°C
• Storage: -40 to 85°C
Humidity • Operating: 5 to 95% RH
• Storage: 5 to 95% RH
Mechanical Dimensions • 2.5" Pico-ITX Form Factor
• 100mm (3.94") x 72mm (2.83")
Height • PCB: TBD
• Top Side: TBD, Bottom Side: TBD
Certification • CE, FCC

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
Chapter 2
Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation
This chapter introduces the startup procedures of FS051, including jumper setting and device
integration. It also introduces the setting of switches, indicators and also shows the mechani-
cal drawings. Be sure to real all safety precautions before you begin installation procedure.
Board Layout
Top View
Bottom View

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
Chapter 2
Block Diagram Mechanical Diagram
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#2 #1
69.08
72.00
3.04
69.08
72.00
3.04
13.95 30.70 49.50 63.40 78.00 90.03 97.05
100.00
3.00
Freescale
i.MX6
Engine
DDR3 800MHz
Memory Down
PCIe x1
DIO
CANBus CANBus
NOR Flash
Full-size
Mini PCIe
USB 2.0
GLAN RGMII
SATA 2.0 SATA 1x
7-bit DIO
SPI
SD
SD
SIM
UART RS-485 1x
UART RS-232 1x
I2C
USB2514BUSB HSIC
USB 3x
USB 2.0
HDMI HDMI
LVDS LVDS

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
Chapter 2
Connector
Connector List
Jumper
Jumper Description
Cards can be configured by setting jumpers. A jumper is a metal bridge used to close an elec-
tric circuit. It consists of two metal pins and a small metal clip (often protected by a plastic
cover) that slides over the pins to connect them. To close a jumper, you connect the pins with
the clip. To open a jumper, you remove the clip. Sometimes a jumper will have three pins, la-
beled 1, 2 and 3. In this case you would connect either pins 1 and 2 or 2 and 3.
The jumper settings are schematically depicted in this manual as follows.
A pair of needle-nose pliers may be helpful when working with jumpers. If you have any
doubts about the best hardware configuration for your application, contact your local distribu-
tor or sales representative before you make any changes. Generally, you simply need a stan-
dard cable to make most connections.
Warning:
To avoid damaging the computer, always turn off the power supply before setting
jumpers.
DC in DC power input connector DC power jack
RS-485 RS-485 connector 2 x 1 connector, pitch 3.5mm
HDMI HDMI connector
JCOM1 RS-232 pin header 5 x 2 header, pitch 2.0mm
JDC in Power input pin header 2 x 1 connector, pitch 4.2mm
JEMBUX Proprietary connector DF13-20DP-1-25V
JFP Front panel connector 5 x 2 header, pitch 2.0mm
JI2C I2C connector 4 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm
JLVDS LVDS connector DF13-20DP-1-25V
JMISC Miscellaneous connector 5 x 2 header, pitch 2.0mm
JRS-485 Reserved for X-Port connect 2 x 1 header, pitch 2.0mm
JSIM SIM connector + SATA PWR 4 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm
LAN Ethernet connector RJ-45
MPCIE Mini PCI Express connector
SATA SATA connector
USB USB connector USB Type A

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
Chapter 2
Connector Settings
Pin Description
1RS-485-
2RS-485+
RS-485
Pin Description Pin Description
1NC 2RS-232_RX
3RS-232_TX 4NC
5GND 6NC
7NC 8NC
9NC 10 NC
JCOM 1
Pin Description
1GND
2+5V
JDC in
Pin Description Pin Description
1+5V 2+3.3V
3+5V 4+3.3V
5GND 6GPIO0
7MCU_SS 8GPIO1
9MCU_CLK 10 GPIO2
11 MCU_MOSI 12 GPIO3
13 MCU_MISO 14 GPIO4
15 GND 16 GPIO5
17 I2C CLK 18 GPIO6
19 I2C DAT 20 NC
JEMBUX
Remark:
GPIO pin control by MCU (level 3.3V)
MCU_SS: SPI Slave Select (active low, output from master)
MCU_CLK: SPI Serial Clock (output from master)
MCU_MOSI: SPI Master Output, Slave Input (output from master)
MCU_MISO: Master Input, Slave Output (output from slave)
Pin Description Pin Description
1+5V 2LED control by MCU
3+5V 4LED control by CPU
5CPU power on 6GND
7GPIO7 8GND
9GPIO8 10 GND
JFP
Pin Description
1+3.3V
2I2C_SCL
3I2C_SDA
4GND
JI2C
Remark:
GPIO pin control by MCU (level 3.3V)
Pin Description Pin Description
1+5V 2+3.3V
3+5V 4+3.3V
5LVDS0_CLK- 6Backlight EN (3.3V)
7LVDS0_CLK+ 8Backlight CTL (3.3V)
9GND 10 GND
11 LVDS0_TX0- 12 LVDS0_TX1-
13 LVDS0_TX0+ 14 LVDS0_TX1+
15 GND 16 GND
17 LVDS0_TX2- 18 LVDS0_TX3-
19 LVDS0_TX2+ 20 LVDS0_TX3+
JLVDS