Norco EMB-3501 User manual

EMB-3501
USER' Manual V1.0

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EMB-3501
USER' Manual V1.0

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Safety Instructions
1. Please read the product manual carefully before using this product.
2．Put all the unused or uninstalled boards or electronic components in a static dissipative
surface or static shielding bag.
3．Always ground yourself to remove any static discharge before touching the board, to place
your hands on grounding metal object for a while or wear a anti-static wrist strap at all times.
4．When taking or fetching the boards or cards, please wear antistatic gloves and have the
habit of holding the boards by its edges.
5．Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. Incorrect voltage
may cause personal injuries and damage the system.
6．To prevent electronic shock hazard or any damage to the product, please ensure that all
power cables for the devices are unplugged when adding or removing any devices or
reconfiguring the system.
7．To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet
before relocating the system.
8．When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that all the power cables for
the devices are unplugged in advance.
9．To prevent any unnecessary damage to the products due to frequent power on/off, please
wait at least 30 seconds to restart the unit after the shutdown.
10．If system goes wrong during the operation, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact
a qualified service technician or your retailer.
11．This product is classified as Class A product, which may cause radio interference in our
living environment. On this occasion, users need to take measures to handle the interference.

Content
Chapter One Product Introduction................................................. 1
1.1 Hardware Specification.............................................................................................1
Chapter Two Hardware Function.................................................... 3
2.1 interface location and dimensional drawing ..............................................................3
2.2 Installation................................................................................................................3
2.3 Jumper Settings .......................................................................................................4
2.3.1 COM2 Jumper settings（J1、J2、J3）........................................................4
2.3.2 Jumper（JDOWNL OAD）...........................................................................5
2.3.3 Jumper（J11）.............................................................................................6
2.4 Poprt Describtion......................................................................................................6
2.4.1 Serial Ports（COM1_DB、COM2_COM5）.................................................6
2.4.2 SATA Ports（SATA1、SATA2）...................................................................8
2.4.3 SATA Power Interface（SATA_PWR1、SATA_PWR2）..............................9
2.4.4 USB Ports（USB12、USB34、USB5）......................................................9
2.4.5 Ethernet Port（LAN）................................................................................11
2.4.6 Audio Port（AUDIO）................................................................................11
2.4.7 JGPIO........................................................................................................13
2.4.7 Display Interface（VGA, LVDS,k HDMI, LVDS power interface J11, LVDS
backlight control pot JLVDS）.............................................................................13
2.4.8 （JTCH）..................................................................................................17
2.4.9 Power Port（PWRIN）...............................................................................18
2.4.10 Ports（TP）.............................................................................................18
2.4.11 Ports（OTG、TF、SIM）.........................................................................19
2.4.12 Front Panel Port（JFP）..........................................................................19
2.4.13 MINI PCIe Port.........................................................................................21
Chapter Three Software Function................................................. 22
3.1 Android System ......................................................................................................22
3.1.1VGA Part.....................................................................................................22
3.1.2 HDMI Part..................................................................................................22

3.1.3 LCD Part....................................................................................................22
3.1.4 USB Part....................................................................................................22
3.1.5 COM Part...................................................................................................22
3.1.6 TF Card Part ..............................................................................................23
3.1.7 SATA Hardware Part...................................................................................23
3.1.8 WIFI Part....................................................................................................23
3.1.9 3G Part.......................................................................................................23
3.1.10 Ethernet Part............................................................................................23
3.1.11 Sound Card Part.......................................................................................23
3.2Linux System...........................................................................................................24
3.2.1VGA Part.....................................................................................................24
3.2.2 HDMI Part..................................................................................................24
3.2.3 LCD Part....................................................................................................24
3.2.4 USB Part....................................................................................................24
3.2.5 COM Part...................................................................................................24
3.2.6 TF Card Part ..............................................................................................25
3.2.7 SAT Hardware Part.....................................................................................25
3.2.8 WIFI Part....................................................................................................25
3.2.9 3G Part.......................................................................................................25
3.2.10 Ethernet Part............................................................................................25
3.2.11 Sound Card Part.......................................................................................26
Appendix ....................................................................... 27
Appendix one Glossary ................................................................................................27

Packing List
Thanks for purchasing NORCO products. Please check the accessories as per the
packing list when you open the package. If you find any components/parts
defected, damaged or lost, please contact your vendor ASAP.
■ EMB-3501 V1.0 motherboard
1 pcs

Chapter One
Product Introduction
介
绍

EMB-3501 V1.0 Freescale i.MX6 Platform Motherboard
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Chapter One Product Introduction
1.1 Hardware Specification
Size
●Size:146mmX102mm
Processor
●CPU：IMX6Q/DL/S
System Memory
●Onboard Memory：default 1GB, supports DDRⅢ800
Display
●Display Port：VGA，LVDS，HDMI
●VGA: 1x VGAport
●LVDS：1x dual channel LVDS 2.0mm pin, supports 24Bit 1920×1080@60Hz
●HDMI：i.MX6 series integrated CPU, supports maximum resolution: 1920x1080@60Hz
Ethernet
●network controller: RJ45(10/100/1000Mbps) X 1
Storage
●Supports 2x standard 7Pin SATA port
●SD: supports Micro SD
●FLASH: onboard 8GB INAND
AUDIO
●Applies SGTL5000 audio control chip
●Provides 1x MIC-in pin, 1x Line-in pin, 1x Line-out pin
●Onboard power amplifier supports 2x 5W 2Ohm speaker

EMB-3501 V1.0 Freescale i.MX6 Platform Motherboard
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I/O
●Serial Ports: Provides 5x serial port, COM2 supports RS232/RS422/RS485; COM1,
COM3-COM5 support RS232
●USB: Provides 7x USB 2.0 port, 1x standard dual USB2.0 port, 1x 2x5 2.0mm USB2.0 pin, 1x
1x5 2.0mm connector, 1x onboard USB wifi, 1x miniPCIE USB2.0 port
Expansion Port
●1x MINI PCIe, supports WiFi、3G module
●Onboard SIM card socket, supports 3G network, and it works with MINI PCIe 3G module
●Supports 18x GPIO port
Power Support
●+12V single power supply
Watchdog
●Supports hardware reset function
Operating Environment
●Operating temperature: -20~+65℃
●Storage temperature: -40~+85℃
●Operating humidity: 5%~95%, non-condensing
●Storage humidity: 5%~95%, non-condensing

Chapter Two
Hardware Functions

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Chapter Two Hardware Functions
2.1 interface location and dimensional drawing
Following is the front interface location and dimensional drawing of EMB-3501 V1.0.
Please be careful during the installation. Improper installation may lead to system failure.
Note: In case of any electrostatic damage caused to some components, please wear
anti-static gloves to install the motherboard.
2.2 Installation
Please refer to following steps to assemble your computer:
1．Adjust all jumpers on board EMB-3501 V1.0 according to the user manual
2．Install other expansion card
3．Connect all signal lines, cables, control panel circuit and power supply unit

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EMB-3501 V1.0 Freescale i.MX6 Platform Motherboard
Key components of this motherboard are Integrated circuit and these components
could be easily damaged by electrostatic influence. So, before installing this unit, please
always keep the following precautions in mind:
1．Hold the board by edges and don’t touch any components, plugs or socket pins.
2．Wear anti-static gloves/wrist strap while touching the integrated circuit components, such as
CPU, RAM, etc.
3．Put those unused or uninstalled components in static shielding bags or trays.
4．Please first check the power switch is off before connecting the power plug.
Before installing the computer accessories
Following the instructions below will help to prevent your computer from being damaged, and
also ensuring your personal safety.
1．Please make sure your computer is disconnected from the power supply.
2．Please always wear anti-static strap or gloves to operate the board in case that you may
touch the integrated circuit components, such as RAM.
2.3 Jumper Settings
Please refer to following instructions to do jumper settings before installing your hardware
devices.
Remark: How to identify the PIN1 of all jumpers and interfaces: Please observe the mark near
the plug and socket, which is a “1” or bold line or triangular symbol; And please look at the back
of PCB, the one in the shape of square is the PIN 1; and PIN1 for every jumper is remarked by
a white narrow near it.
2.3.1 COM2 Jumper Settings（J1、J2、J3）
(J1 ，J2,J3) jumpers are used to set COM2 transmission mode, COM2 supports
RS232/RS422/RS485 three modes, and you can set it according to your requirement, while the
default setting is RS232.

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J1、J2、J3：
COM2 AS RS232 PORT
COM2 AS RS422 PORT
COM2 AS RS485 PORT
J1
1-3,2-4
J1
3-5,4-6
J1
3-5,4-6
J2
1-3,2-4
J2
3-5,4-6
J2
3-5,4-6
J3
1-2
J3
3-4
J3
5-6,7-8
2.3.2 Jumper（JDOWNL OAD）
JDOWNLOAD:
J3
J1、J2
JDOWNLOAD

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Mode
1-2
DOWNLOAD（System Recording Mode）
NC
NORMAL（Normal Start Mode）
2.3.3 Jumper（J11）
J11:
Mode
1-3，2-4
LVDS power supply 3.3V
3-5，4-6
LVDS power supply 5V
7-9，8-10
LVDS power supply 12V
2.4 Interfaces Description
Please read this manual carefully before installing any external connectors, in case
of any damage to the motherboard!
2.4.1 Serial Ports（COM1_DB、COM2_COM5）
Provides 5x serial port, and COM 2 supports RS232/RS422/ RS485 modes. COM1,
J11

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COM3_COM5 support RS232 mode.
COM_DB：
Signal Name
Pin
Signal Name
NC
1
2
NC
RXD
3
4
RTS
TXD
5
6
CTS
NC
7
8
NC
GND
9
10
GND
COM2_COM5:
Signal Name
Pin
Signal Name
NC
1
2
NC
RXD
3
4
RTS
TXD
5
6
CTS
NC
7
8
NC
GND
9
10
GND
COM1_DB
COM2-COM5

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When COM2 setting is RS232/RS422/RS485, the pins are defined as:
Pin
RS232（default）
RS422
RS485
1
NC
TX-
DATA-
2
NC
NC
NC
3
COM_RXD
TX+
DATA+
4
COM_RTS#
NC
NC
5
COM_TXD
RX+
NC
6
COM_CTS#
NC
NC
7
NC
RX-
NC
8
NC
NC
NC
9
GND
GND
GND
10
GND
GND
GND
2.4.2 SATA Ports（SATA1、SATA2）
Provides 2x standard 7Pin SATA port.
SATA:
Pin
Signal Name
1
GND
2
TX+
SATA1、SATA2

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3
TX-
4
GND
5
RX-
6
RX+
7
GND
2.4.3 SATA Power Port（SATA_PWR1、SATA_PWR2）
SATA_PWR1、SATA_PWR2:
Pin
Signal Name
1
+3.3V
2
GND
3
+5V
4
GND
2.4.4 USB Port （USB12、USB34、USB5）
Provides 5x USB 2.0 port, 2x standard USB2.0 port, 3x USB2.0mm pin.
SATA_PWR1
SATA_PWR2

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USB12：
Pin
Signal Name
1、2
+5V
3、4
DATA-
5、6
DATA+
7、8
GND
USB34：
Signal Name
Pin
Signal Name
+5V
1
2
GND
DATA-
3
4
GND
DATA+
5
6
DATA+
GND
7
8
DATA-
GND
9
10
+5V
USB5:
Pin
Signal Name
1
+5V
2
DATA-
3
DATA+
4
GND
5
GND
USB12
USB34
USB5

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2.4.5 Ethernet Port（LAN）
Provides 1x RJ45 Ethernet port, and yellow is on data transmission, and green is network
connected.
RJ45 LAN LED Status Description
LILED（Green）Status
Function
ACTLED（Yellow）
状态
Function
ON
100/1000M link
Flash
Data transferring
OFF
10M link or closed
Off
Data stopped
2.4.6 Audio Port（AUDIO，SPEAKER）
EMB-3501 V1.0 applies SGTL5000-XNAA3 audio control chip.
LAN