Kontron QSEVEN-Q7AL User manual

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Intended Use
THIS DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED SOFTWARE ARE NOT DESIGNED, MANUFACTURED OR INTENDED FOR USE
OR RESALE FOR THE OPERATION OF NUCLEAR FACILITIES, THE NAVIGATION, CONTROL OR
COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS FOR AIRCRAFT OR OTHER TRANSPORTATION, AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL, LIFE
SUPPORT OR LIFE SUSTAINING APPLICATIONS, WEAPONS SYSTEMS, OR ANY OTHER APPLICATION IN A
HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENT, OR REQUIRING FAIL-SAFE PERFORMANCE, OR IN WHICH THE FAILURE OF
PRODUCTS COULD LEAD DIRECTLY TO DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR SEVERE PHYSICAL OR
ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE (COLLECTIVELY, "HIGH RISK APPLICATIONS").
You understand and agree that your use of Kontron devices as a component in High Risk Applications is entirely at
your risk. To minimize the risks associated with your products and applications, you should provide adequate design
and operating safeguards. You are solely responsible for compliance with all legal, regulatory, safety, and security
related requirements concerning your products. You are responsible to ensure that your systems (and any Kontron
hardware or software components incorporated in your systems) meet all applicable requirements. Unless otherwise
stated in the product documentation, the Kontron device is not provided with error-tolerance capabilities and cannot
therefore be deemed as being engineered, manufactured or setup to be compliant for implementation or for resale as
device in High Risk Applications. All application and safety related information in this document (including application
descriptions, suggested safety measures, suggested Kontron products, and other materials) is provided for reference
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Revision History
Revision Brief Description of Changes Date of Issue Author
1.0 Initial version 2018-Sept-11 CW
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DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
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CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
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Electric Shock!
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V) when touching
products or parts of products. Failure to observe the precautions indicated and/or
prescribed by the law may endanger your life/health and/or result in damage to your
material.
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This symbol and title inform that the electronic boards and their components are sensitive
to static electricity. Care must therefore be
taken during all handling operations and
inspections of this product in order to ensure product integrity at all times.
HOT Surface!
Do NOT touch! Allow to cool before servicing.
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For Your Safety
Your new Kontron product was developed and tested carefully to provide all features necessary to ensure its
compliance with electrical safety requirements. It was also designed for a long fault-free life. However, the life
expectancy of your product can be drastically reduced by improper treatment during unpacking and installation.
Therefore, in the interest of your own safety and of the correct operation of your new Kontron product, you are
requested to conform with the following guidelines.
High Voltage Safety Instructions
As a precaution and in case of danger, the power connector must be easily accessible. The power connector is the
product’s main disconnect device.
Warning
All operations on this product must be carried out by sufficiently skilled personnel only.
Electric Shock!
Before installing a non hot-swappable Kontron product into a system always ensure that
your mains power is switched off. This also applies to the installation of piggybacks. Serious
electrical shock hazards can exist during all installation, repair, and maintenance operations
on this product. Therefore, always unplug the power cable and any other cables which
provide external voltages before performing any work on this product.
Earth ground connection to vehicle’s chassis or a central grounding point shall remain
connected. The earth ground cable shall be the last cable to be disconnected or the first
cable to be connected when performing installation or removal procedures on this product.
Special Handling and Unpacking Instruction
ESD Sensitive Device!
Electronic boards and their components are sensitive to static electricity. Therefore, care
must be taken during all handling operations and inspections of this product, in order to
ensure product integrity at all times.
Do not handle this product out of its protective enclosure while it is not used for operational purposes unless it is
otherwise protected.
Whenever possible, unpack or pack this product only at EOS/ESD safe work stations. Where a safe work station is not
guaranteed, it is important for the user to be electrically discharged before touching the product with his/her hands
or tools. This is most easily done by touching a metal part of your system housing.
It is particularly important to observe standard anti-static precautions when changing piggybacks, ROM devices,
jumper settings etc. If the product contains batteries for RTC or memory backup, ensure that the product is not placed
on conductive surfaces, including anti-static plastics or sponges. They can cause short circuits and damage the
batteries or conductive circuits on the product.

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Lithium Battery Precautions
If your product is equipped with a lithium battery, take the following precautions when replacing the battery.
Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly.
Replace only with same or equivalent battery type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
General Instructions on Usage
In order to maintain Kontron’s product warranty, this product must not be altered or modified in any way. Changes or
modifications to the product, that are not explicitly approved by Kontron and described in this user guide or received
from Kontron Support as a special handling instruction, will void your warranty.
This product should only be installed in or connected to systems that fulfill all necessary technical and specific
environmental requirements. This also applies to the operational temperature range of the specific board version
that must not be exceeded. If batteries are present, their temperature restrictions must be taken into account.
In performing all necessary installation and application operations, only follow the instructions supplied by the
present user guide.
Keep all the original packaging material for future storage or warranty shipments. If it is necessary to store or ship
the product then re-pack it in the same manner as it was delivered.
Special care is necessary when handling or unpacking the product. See Special Handling and Unpacking Instruction.
Quality and Environmental Management
Kontron aims to deliver reliable high-end products designed and built for quality, and aims to complying with
environmental laws, regulations, and other environmentally oriented requirements. For more information regarding
Kontron’s quality and environmental responsibilities, visit http://www.kontron.com/about-kontron/corporate-
responsibility/quality-management.
Disposal and Recycling
Kontron’s products are manufactured to satisfy environmental protection requirements where possible. Many of the
components used are capable of being recycled. Final disposal of this product after its service life must be
accomplished in accordance with applicable country, state, or local laws or regulations.
WEEE Compliance
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive aims to:
Reduce waste arising from electrical and electronic equipment (EEE)
Make producers of EEE responsible for the environmental impact of their products, especially when the product be
waste
Encourage separate collection and subsequent treatment, reuse, recovery, recycling and sound environmental
disposal of EEE
Improve the environmental performance of all those involved during the lifecycle of EEE
Environmental protection is a high priority with Kontron.
Kontron follows the WEEE directive
You are encouraged to return our products for proper disposal.

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Table of Contents
Symbols.................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
For Your Safety ...................................................................................................................................................................................................7
High Voltage Safety Instructions .................................................................................................................................................................7
Special Handling and Unpacking Instruction...........................................................................................................................................7
Lithium Battery Precautions......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
General Instructions on Usage..................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Quality and Environmental Management................................................................................................................................................ 8
Disposal and Recycling................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
WEEE Compliance............................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Table of Contents...............................................................................................................................................................................................9
List of Tables .....................................................................................................................................................................................................10
List of Figures.....................................................................................................................................................................................................11
1/ Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................................................12
2/ Product Description...........................................................................................................................................................................13
3/ Installation Procedure .....................................................................................................................................................................14
Packing Check List.....................................................................................................................................................................................143.1.
Requirements IEC62368-1.....................................................................................................................................................................143.2.
4/ Product Specification ........................................................................................................................................................................15
Block Diagram ............................................................................................................................................................................................154.1.
Component Main Data............................................................................................................................................................................164.2.
Environmental Condition and Standards & Approvals................................................................................................................184.3.
Mainboard View and I/O Locations....................................................................................................................................................194.4.
Mechanical Specification.......................................................................................................................................................................214.5.
4.5.1. Qseven-Q7AL Mechanical Dimensions...........................................................................................................................................21
4.5.2. Heat Spreader Mechanical Dimensions .......................................................................................................................................22
Thermal Management...........................................................................................................................................................................234.6.
4.6.1. Heat Spreader and Cooling Solutions............................................................................................................................................ 23
5/ Features and Interfaces..................................................................................................................................................................24
LPC.................................................................................................................................................................................................................245.1.
Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) .........................................................................................................................................................245.2.
SPI boot .......................................................................................................................................................................................................245.3.
Fast I2C ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 255.4.
UART............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 255.5.
Dual Staged Watchdog Timer (WTD)................................................................................................................................................ 255.6.
5.6.1. Watchdog Timer Signal.......................................................................................................................................................................26
Real Time Clock (RTC).............................................................................................................................................................................265.7.
Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0).................................................................................................................................................265.8.
Kontron Security Solution.....................................................................................................................................................................265.9.
SpeedStep™ Technology.................................................................................................................................................................... 275.10.
6/ System Resources.............................................................................................................................................................................28
Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Devices.......................................................................................................................286.1.
I2C Bus.........................................................................................................................................................................................................286.2.
System Management (SM) Bus ..........................................................................................................................................................286.3.
7/ Connectors...........................................................................................................................................................................................29
Hardware Configuration Setting .........................................................................................................................................................297.1.
7.1.1. Connectors...............................................................................................................................................................................................29

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8/ Pin Definitions.....................................................................................................................................................................................30
Processor Support....................................................................................................................................................................................318.1.
System Memory Support......................................................................................................................................................................328.2.
MIPI-CSI2 Connector ..............................................................................................................................................................................328.3.
CPLD Programming Header ................................................................................................................................................................. 338.4.
QSEVEN Connector.................................................................................................................................................................................. 338.5.
9/ uEFI BIOS............................................................................................................................................................................................... 37
Staring the uEFI BIOS............................................................................................................................................................................... 379.1.
Setup Menus .............................................................................................................................................................................................389.2.
9.2.1. Main Setup Menu..................................................................................................................................................................................38
9.2.2. Advanced Setup Menu........................................................................................................................................................................40
9.2.3. Chipset Setup Menu ............................................................................................................................................................................47
9.2.3.1. Chipset> North Bridge......................................................................................................................................................................47
9.2.3.2. Chipset > South Bridge....................................................................................................................................................................48
9.2.3.3. Chipset> Uncore Configuration....................................................................................................................................................49
9.2.3.4. Chipset> South Cluster Configuration....................................................................................................................................... 52
9.2.4. Security Setup Menu........................................................................................................................................................................... 59
9.2.4.1. Remember the Password................................................................................................................................................................61
9.2.5. Boot Setup Menu..................................................................................................................................................................................62
9.2.6. Save and Exit Setup Menu.................................................................................................................................................................64
The uEFI Shell............................................................................................................................................................................................659.3.
9.3.1. Basic Operation of the uEFI Shell ....................................................................................................................................................65
9.3.1.1. Entering the uEFI Shell .....................................................................................................................................................................65
9.3.1.2. Exiting the uEFI Shell........................................................................................................................................................................ 65
uEFI Shell Scripting .................................................................................................................................................................................669.4.
9.4.1. Startup Scripting...................................................................................................................................................................................66
9.4.2. Create a Startup Script.......................................................................................................................................................................66
9.4.3. Example of Startup Scripts...............................................................................................................................................................66
9.4.3.1. Execute Shell Script on other Harddrive ...................................................................................................................................66
Firmware Update.....................................................................................................................................................................................669.5.
9.5.1. Updating Procedure .............................................................................................................................................................................66
Appendix A: List of Acronyms.....................................................................................................................................................................68
About Kontron ..................................................................................................................................................................................................69
List of Tables
Table 1: Component Main Data ....................................................................................................................................................................16
Table 2: Environmental Condition and Standards & Approvals .......................................................................................................18
Table 3: Supported BIOS Features .............................................................................................................................................................24
Table 4: SPI Boot Pin Configuration...........................................................................................................................................................24
Table 5: Supported SPI Boot Flash Types for 8-SOIC Package......................................................................................................... 25
Table 6: Dual Staged Watchdog Timer- Time-Out Events ................................................................................................................26
Table 7: I2C Bus Port Address......................................................................................................................................................................28
Table 8: SMBus Address ...............................................................................................................................................................................28
Table 9: Connectors of Qseven-Q7AL.......................................................................................................................................................29
Table 10: Supported BIOS Features ...........................................................................................................................................................30
Table 11: Processor Support..........................................................................................................................................................................31
Table 12: Memory Support ...........................................................................................................................................................................32
Table 13: MIPI-CSI2 Connector ....................................................................................................................................................................32
Table 14: 6-pin CPLD Connector ................................................................................................................................................................. 33
Table 15: QSEVEN Connector Pin Assignment........................................................................................................................................ 33

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Table 16: Navigation Hot Keys Available in the Legend Bar .............................................................................................................. 37
Table 17: Main Setup Menu Sub-screens and Functions.................................................................................................................... 39
Table 18: Advanced Setup menu Sub-screens and Functions .........................................................................................................40
Table 19: Chipset Set > North Bridge Sub-screens and Function .................................................................................................... 47
Table 20: Chipset Set> South Bridge Sub-screens and Functions..................................................................................................48
Table 21: Chipset Set> Uncore Configuration Sub-screens and Functions..................................................................................49
Table 22: Chipset>South Cluster Configuration Sub-screens and Functions ............................................................................. 52
Table 23: Security Setup Menu Sub-screens and Functions ............................................................................................................60
Table 24: Boot Setup Menu Sub-screens and Functions................................................................................................................... 62
Table 25: Save and Exit Setup Menu Sub-screens and Functions ..................................................................................................64
Table 26: List of Acronyms...........................................................................................................................................................................68
List of Figures
Figure 1: QSEVEN Form Factor Module......................................................................................................................................................13
Figure 2 : Block Diagram of Qseven-Q7AL................................................................................................................................................15
Figure 3 : Top View - Qseven-Q7AL ............................................................................................................................................................19
Figure 4 : Rear View - Qseven-Q7AL .........................................................................................................................................................20
Figure 5: Front View - Qseven-Q7AL.........................................................................................................................................................20
Figure 6: Back View - Qseven-Q7AL ..........................................................................................................................................................20
Figure 7 : Module Top Placement (measurement in mm) ..................................................................................................................21
Figure 8: Module Bottom Placement(Mirrored) (measurement in mm) .......................................................................................21
Figure 9: Heat Spreader Part Number for Commercial Grade Processor 1061-8514................................................................ 22
Figure 10: Heat Spreader Part Number for Industrial Grade Processor 1061-8515 ................................................................... 22
Figure 11 : MIPI-CSI2 Connector...................................................................................................................................................................32
Figure 12 : 6-pin CPLD Connector ...............................................................................................................................................................33
Figure 13: Main Setup Menu Initial Screen ..............................................................................................................................................38
Figure 14: Advanced Setup Menu Initial Screen ....................................................................................................................................40
Figure 15: Chipset > North Bridge Menu Initial Screen ........................................................................................................................ 47
Figure 16: Chipset>South Bridge Menu Initial Screen..........................................................................................................................48
Figure 17: Chipset>Uncore Configuration Menu Initial Screens .......................................................................................................49
Figure 18: Chipset>South Cluster Configuration Menu Initial Screen ............................................................................................ 52
Figure 19: Security Setup Menu Initial Screen........................................................................................................................................ 59
Figure 20: Boot Setup Menu Initial Screen..............................................................................................................................................62
Figure 21: Save and Exit Setup Menu Initial Screen..............................................................................................................................64

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1/ Introduction
This user guide describes the QSEVEN form factor board - Qseven-Q7AL. The use of this user guide implies a basic
knowledge of PC hardware and software. This user guide is focused on describing the special features and is not
intended to be a standard PC textbook.
New users are recommended to study the short installation procedure stated in the following chapter before
switching on the power.
All configuration and setup of the module is either done automatically or manually by the user via the BIOS setup
menus.
Latest revision of this user guide, datasheet, BIOS, drivers and BSPs (Board Support Packages) can be downloaded
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2/ Product Description
The Qseven-Q7AL is a QSEVEN form factor module using a processor based on Intel x86 SoC. The Qseven-Q7AL is
designed based on the QSEVEN specification Rev 2.1.
Figure 1: QSEVEN Form Factor Module
The main Qseven-Q7AL features are:
Intel® processors with integrated chipset
Small form factor QSEVEN® pinout, based on QSEVEN specification Rev 2.1
Up to 8 GByte DDR3L memory down (non-ECC for commercial variants /ECC for Industrial variants)
From 2 GB up to 64 GB eMMC 5.0 Flash (option)
2x SATA 6 Gb/s
4x PCIe x1 Gen 2
1x GbE LAN
2x USB 3.0 (QSEVEN port 0,1)
5x USB 2.0 Host (QSEVEN port 0,2,3,4,5)
1x USB 2.0 OTG (QSEVEN port 1)
1x Dual Channel LVDS / eDP bypass option / DDI bypass option
1x DP/ optional HDMI
1x SDIO
1x SPI external Boot (SPI0)
1x SPI for generic devices (SPI1)
1x HDA Audio / I2S Audio (muxed)
1x I2C interface
1x SMB interface
1x MIPI-CSI2
1x UART interfaces
8x GPIO’s / LPC (muxed)
1x CAN BUS interface
Onboard FPGA MAX10
Support for both commercial and Industrial temperature grade environments

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3/ Installation Procedure
Packing Check List3.1.
Check that your delivery is complete, and contains the items below (according to the ordered configuration). If you
discover damaged or missing items, contact your dealer.
The delivered package includes the following:
One Qseven-Q7AL Module Board
Note: The above packing list is for standard single box package only.
Requirements IEC62368-13.2.
Users of the module must evaluate the end product to ensure the requirements of the IEC62368-1 safety standard are
met:
The module must be installed in a suitable mechanical, electrical and fire enclosure.
The system in its enclosure must be evaluated for temperature and air flow considerations.
For interfaces having a power pin such as external power or fan, ensure that the connectors and wires are
suitably rated.
All connections from or to the product shall be with Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) circuits only.
Wires have suitable rating to withstand the maximum available power.
The enclosure of the peripheral device fulfills the fire protecting requirements of IEC62368-1.

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4/ Product Specification
Block Diagram4.1.
The following figure displays the Qseven-Q7AL module’s system block diagram..
Figure 2 : Block Diagram of Qseven-Q7AL

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Component Main Data4.2.
The table below summarizes the module’s features.
Table 1: Component Main Data
Qseven-Q7AL
Form factor QSEVEN module offer a standardized form factor of 70 mm x 70 mm.
Processor The processor is Intel Atom SoC 14 nm, FCBGA1296 Type3 with 24 mm x 31 mm, Z-height
1,318mm x 2,318mm.
BIOS Onboard 128 Mb SPI flash for BIOS storage
Embedded
Controller
FPGA MAX10 for Embedded Feature set and logic control
Memory 1x LPDDR3L 1.35 V Memory up to 8 GB, (ECC optional), eight plus one soldered chips
Storage 2 GB up to 64 GB eMMC 5.0 Flash
Watchdog Timer Dual Staged Watchdog timer will be supported by Watchdog time out (WDOUT) and
watchdog trigger(WDTRIG#)
Wake On Wake on LAN
H/W Status
Monitor
The Qseven-Q7AL design shall incorporate a Nuvoton NCT7802Y hardware monitor. It
delivers:
SM Bus connection to the System on Chip (SoC)
PWM and Tach interface to Qseven connector to satisfy Qseven specification
Temperature measurement of the QSEVEN PCB (2x with external thermal diode)
A/D measurements on V_RTC, V_3V3_S0 and V_IN_5V0_S3
Trusted Platform
Module (TPM)
Incorporated
Complex
Programmable
Logic Devices
(CPLD)
The Qseven-Q7AL design shall incorporate a Altera MAX10 CPLD controller which will
handle the following.
Power Sequencing
Status and control signal level shifting mostly to allow signals routed to QSEVEN
connector to comply with QSEVEN Specifications.
Incorporated with a LPC to UART bridge to provide 4-wire UART.
Incorporated with a LPC to I2C bridge to provide I2C interface.
Incorporated with a LPC to GPIO bridge to provide eight GPIOs.
Incorporated with a LPC to CAN bridge to provide CAN interface.
Power
Management
C0, C1, C6, C7, C8, C9, C10
Expansion The SOC provides 4 PCIe Gen 2 lanes that can be configured as 4 x1 (i.e. 4 PCIe links that are
x1 wide) or as 1x4 (one link in an x4 configuration). The PCIe links and support signals are to
be implemented as per the QSEVEN specification document.
Operating System
Support
Windows® 10 Enterprise 64 bit, Windows 10 IoT 64 bit, Linux Yocto 64-bit
External I/O
LAN, USB One Gbit-Ethernet, two USB 3.0, five USB 2.0 and one USB 2.0 OTG
Audio One High Definition Audio (HDA)or one Inter IC sound (I2S) (multiplexer)
Embedded Display
Port
One embedded Display Port (eDP) interface. The Intel SoC eDP port is used to create the
QSEVEN eDP0 interface which are sharing the same pins with the LVDS-A interface.

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Display Port One Digital Display Interface (DDI) channel 0 display port interface. The Intel SoC DDI port 0
is used to create the QSEVEN eDP1 interface that are sharing the same pins with the LVDS-B
interface.
LVDS The Intel SoC eDP is used to create the QSEVEN dual channel LVDS interface. The interface
should be able to support 18 bit and 24 bit single and dual channel LVDS panels.
Internal I/O: QSEVEN I/O System Interconnection
SATA Two Gen3 SATA link
GbE LAN One QSEVEN GBE port using Intel I210/I211 PCIe – GBE MAC/PHY controller
LVDS One LVDS and one LVDS/eDP1.4/DDI0
PCIe 4 PCIe Gen 2 lanes that can be configured as 4 x1 (i.e. 4 PCIe links that are x1 wide) or as 1x4
(one link in an x4 configuration). The PCIe links and support signals are implemented as per
the QSEVEN specification document.
Inter-IC Sound (I2S) One I2S interface muxing with one HDA interface
Serial Port One 4-wire UART interface (TX, RX, CTS, RTS) at 3.3V TTL
derived from the MAX10 FPGA
Serial Peripheral
Interface (SPI)
One fast SPI interface which is connected to the primary SPI chip and can also be used for
external boot from the QSEVEN Carrier BIOS SPI chip. Another SPI interface shall be
provided as a secondary SPI interface for generic SPI devices on the carrier.
I2C Four I2C interfaces which are derived from the SoC
GPIO 8x general purpose inputs/outputs
Internal Header and Jumper
MIPI Connector
(option)
1x MIPI-CSI2 via onboard connector according to QSEVEN Specifications Rev 2.1
(36pin FCI connector)
Power One 10-pin power connector: The Qseven-Q7ALi is supplied from a DUAL power supply
supporting a Voltage supply of 5 V according to QSEVEN specification.
The QSEVEN specification defines a maximum current per input voltage pin of 0.5A. Power
is brought to the module through 12 pins. This leads to a maximum module-power of 12W
when supplied with the minimum input voltage level.
Display
Graphics Interface The board supports onboard graphics through four Ports:
LVDS: The Intel SoC eDP delivers the QSEVEN dual channel LVDS interface. The interface
supports 18 bit and 24 bit single and dual channel LVDS panels via PTN3460.
eDP: The Intel SoC eDP connects the display via the QSEVEN eDP0 interface, that shares
the same pins with the LVDS-A interface.
DDI0: The Intel SoC DDI0 connects the display via the QSEVEN eDP1 interface, that shares
the same pins with the LVDS-B interface.
Dual mode HDMI: Dual Mode (HDMI and DisplayPort on the same pins) implementations
are realized through the Intel SoC DDI1 interface.
DP++: The Intel SoC DDI1 shall be used to create the QSEVEN DP++ interface
Graphics Controller Intel HD Gfx Gen9
Resolution DP/LVDS 4096 x 2160 with 60
Hz
Ethernet
Controller Intel i210IT/i211AT
Interface One GB Ethernet port via QSEVEN I/O
Security

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Kontron Security
Solution Approtect
The board is equipped with the Kontron Security Solution Approtect, providing an
embedded hardware security solution that enables applications to be secured, even in
unsecure environments. The solution provides features such as: Copy protection, IP
protection and licence module enforcement
Danger of explosion if the lithium battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions
Environmental Condition and Standards & Approvals4.3.
The Qseven-Q7AL module plans to comply with the Standards and Directives mentioned in Table 2.
Table 2: Environmental Condition and Standards & Approvals
Environmentals
Operating Commercial grade: 0°C to +60°C
Extended (E1): -25°C to 75°C
Industrial grade (E2): -40°C to +85°C
Relative humidity: 93%, at +40°C, non-condensing (according to IEC 60068-2-78)
Storage Commercial grade: -30°C to +85°C
Extended (E1): -25°C to 75°C
Industrial grade (E2): -40°C to +85°C
Relative humidity: 93%, at +40°C, non-condensing (according to IEC 60068-2-78)
Standards & Approvals
Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC)
and Interference
(EMI)
Emissions:
Conducted in standard available chassis. Compliant to the requirements of
EN55032:2012/AC:2013 class B / FCC part 15 class B Electromagnetic compatible – Emission
standard for information technology equipment (ITE). External test in certified test
laboratory and declaration of conformity written by Kontron Technology only.
Immunity:
Conducted in standard available chassis with Q7 carrier board. Compliant to the
requirements of IEC/EN 61000-6-1:2007 Electromagnetic compatible – Generic immunity
standard Part1: Residential, commercial and light industrial environment. Internal test and
declaration of conformity only.
Safety Component Recognition to IEC62368-1
Vibration/
Shock
According to:
IEC/EN60068-2-64
IEC/EN60068-2-27
Compliance/
Regulatory
CE marked according to low voltage directive 2006/95/EC EN62368-1
Safety Component Recognition to IEC62368-1
EMC according to EN55032
Shock & Vibration according to IEC/EN60068-2-64 and IEC/EN60068-2-27
Theoretical MTBF Not applicable
RoHS II Compliance The product will comply to the European Council Restriction of Hazardous Substances
(RoHS) II Directive on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to
Directive 20011/65/EU or the last status thereof.

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Mainboard View and I/O Locations4.4.
Figure 3 : Top View - Qseven-Q7AL
1
CPU
2Memory down
3
Qseven connector
4CPLD JTAG connector
5MIPI-CSI2 Connector
2
1
3
4
5

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Figure 4 : Rear View - Qseven-Q7AL
1
Qseven Connector 2
Memory down (rear side)
Figure 5: Front View - Qseven-Q7AL
Figure 6: Back View - Qseven-Q7AL
2
1
CPLD JTAG connector
MIPI-CSI2 connector