Gntek GN-3128C-EM User manual

GN-3128C-EM
(v1.0) Core
Board
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the preparation of this document, but no guarantee is given as to the correctness of its
contents. Our products are under continual
improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice.
Revision History
Revision : V1.0 / Date : 2016/12
Technical Support
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Safety Instructions
Always read the safety instructions carefully.
Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.
Keep this equipment away from humidity.
Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.
The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the
equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly DC4.2V
before connecting the equipment to the power inlet.
Place the power cord such a way that people cannot step on it. Do not place
anything over the power cord.
Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or module.
All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electrical shock.
If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service
personnel:
The power cord or plug is damaged.
Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
The equipment does not work well or you can not get it work according to User’s Manual.
The equipment has dropped and
damaged.
The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.
DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT UNCONDITIONED,
STORAGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 60oC (140oF), IT MAY DAMAGE THE
EQUIPMENT.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer.

CONTENTS
1 Overview.......................................................................................1-1
Mainboard Specifications
...........................................................................
1-2
Mainboard Layout
......................................................................................
1-3
2 Hardware
Setup
...........................................................................2-1
Connector...................................................................................................
2-2

1 Overview
Thank you for choosing the GN-3128 Core, an excellent ARM board.
With low power and low profile design, the GN-3128 accommodates the
RK3128 Cortex-A7MP Quad core 1.3GHz, on board 512MB 4GB eMCP
and on board WIFI.
In the entry-level and mid-range market segment, GN-3128 provides
a high-performance solution for today’s front-end and general purpose
workstation, as well as in the future.

Main board Specifications
Processor
■ RK3128 Cortex-A7 Quad core 1.3GHz
EMCP
■ 512MB 4GB eMCP on board
LAN
■1 Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n
Storage
■ 1 TF-Card pin
Audio
■ 1 MIC pin
■ 2 AMPlifier pin
Graphics
■ LCD pin
I/O
■ I2C pin
■1 USB OTG pin
■1 DEBUG pin
■2 UART pin
■LPC pin
■ 1 GPIO
Power
■ Power pin
■ LCD Power pin
Form Factor
■ Form Factor: 52mm x46mm
Environmental
■ Operating Temperature: 0oC ~ 55
o
C
■ Storage Temperature: -10oC ~ 60
o
C
■ Humidity: 10% ~ 90% RH, Non-Condensing

Main
board Layout

Dimension

2HardwareSetup
This chapter provides you with the information about
hardware setup procedures. While doing the installation, be
careful in holding the components and follow the installation
procedures. For some components, if you install in the wrong
orientation, the components will not work properly. Use a
grounded wrist strap before handling computer components.
Static electricity may damage the components.

Components
Reference Guide
Connector..........................................................................................2-2
J4607
.........................................................................................................
2-3
J4608
.........................................................................................................
2-4
J4609
........................................................................................................
2-5
J4610
.........................................................................................................
2-6

Connector
J4607
PIN Definition
1 HP-DET
2 CIF-PDN0
3 GND
4 SDMMC_D0/UART_TX
5 SDMMC_D1/UART_RX
6 SDMMC_D2
7 SDMMC_D3
8 SDMMC_CMD
9 SDMMC_CLK
10 SDMMC_DET
11 GND
12 VCC_SD
13 GND
14 CIF_D0
15 CIF_D1
16 CIF_D2
17 CIF_D3
18 CIF_D4
19 CIF_D5
20 CIF_D6
21 CIF_D7
22 CIF_VSYNC
23 CIF_HREF
24 CIF_CLKIN
25 GND
26 CIF_CLKOUT
27 CIF_RST
28 OTG_ID
29 OTG_DP
30 OTG_DM
31 OTG_VBUS

J4608
PIN Definition
1 GND
2 I2S_SDI
3 I2S_SDO
4 I2S_LRCK
5 I2S_SCLK
6 I2S_MCLK
7 GND
8 SPI_TXD
9 SPI_RXD
10 SPI_CS
11 SPI_CLK
12 I2C0_SDA
13 I2C0_SCL
14 I2C1_SDA
15 I2C1_SCL
16 GND
17 VBAT
18 VBAT
19 GND
20 GND
21 MIC_BIAS
22 MICP
23 MICN
24 GND
25 SPKL+
26 SPKL-
27 SPKR+
28 SPKR-
29 GND
30 HP_LOUT
31 HP_ROUT

J4609
PIN Definition
1 VCC_LCD
2 GND
3 LCD_D0
4 LCD_D1
5 LCD_D2
6 LCD_D3
7 LCD_D4
8 LCD_D5
9 LCD_D6
10 LCD_D7
11 LCD_D8
12 LCD_D9
13 GND
14 LCD_HSYNC
15 LCD_VSYNC
16 LCD_DEN
17 LCD_CLK
18 LCD_D10
19 LCD_D11
20 LCD_D12
21 LCD_D13
22 LCD_D14
23 LCD_D15
24 LCD_D16
25 LCD_D17
26 LCD_D18
27 LCD_D19
28 LCD_D20
29 LCD_D21
30 LCD_D22
31 LCD_D23

J4610
PIN Definition
1 BAT_ADC0
2 GND
3 ADKEY_IN
4 GND
5 KEY5
6 KEY6
7 GND
8 GPIO1
9 GPIO2
10 GPIO3
11 GPIO10
12 GND
13 UART0_TXD
14 UART0_RXD
15 SDMMC_D0/UART_TX
16 SDMMC_D1/UART_RX
17 GND
18 KEY1
19 KEY2
20 KEY3
21 KEY4
22 GND
23 GPIO9
24 GPIO8
25 GPIO7
26 GPIO6
27 GPIO5
28 GPIO4
29 GND
30 PWR_KEY
31 RESET
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