VIA Technologies SOM-7000 User manual

QUICK START GUIDE
VIA SOM-7000 Starter Kit
Fanless low-power Edge AI plaorm with
Octa-Core MediaTek Genio 1200 processor
1.00-26092023

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FCC-A Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protecon against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
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damages arising from incompability of the product. Check compability issue with your local sales representaves before placing an
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Safety Precauons
• Always read the safety instrucons carefully.
• Keep this document for future reference.
• All cauons and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
• Keep this equipment away from humidity.
• Put this equipment on a reliable at surface before seng it up.
• Check the voltage of the power source and adjust to 110/220V before connecng the equipment to
the power inlet.
• Do not place the power cord where people will step on it.
• Always unplug the power cord before inserng any add-on card or module.
• If any of the following situaons arise, get the equipment checked by authorized service personnel:
− The power cable is damaged.
− Liquid has entered into the equipment.
− The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
− The equipment is faulty or you cannot get it work according to User’s Manual.
− The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
− The equipment has an obvious sign of breakage.
• Do not leave this equipment in extreme temperatures or in a storage temperature above 60°C (140°F).
. The equipment may be damaged.
• Do not leave this equipment in direct sunlight.
• Never pour any liquid into the opening. Liquid can cause damage or electrical shock.
• Do not place anything over the power cable.
• Do not cover the venlaon holes. The openings on the enclosure protect the equipment from
overheang.

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Packing List
Items for STK-SOM700-00A0
• 1 x VIA SOM-7000 module
• 1 x VIA SOMDB7 reference carrier board
• 1 x Heatsink
• 1 x Audio cable
• 1 x Power cable
• 1 x Debug console cable
Ordering Informaon
Part Number SoC Frequency Descripon
10GPZ22M30020 MediaTek Genio 1200
Octa-Core SoC @
2.2GHz/2.0GHz
VIA SOM-7000 module with 2.2/2.0GHz MediaTek Genio 1200
Octa-Core SoC, 16GB eMMC, 4GB LPDDR4 SDRAM, CSI, audio
(headphone out and MIC-in), Wi-Fi 6+ Bluetooth 5.2, 3 Wi-Fi/
Bluetooth antenna I-PEX connectors
STK-SOM700-00A0 VIA SOM-7000 starter kit with VIA SOM-7000 module, VIA
SOMDB7 reference carrier board and accessory kit
Oponal Accessories
Development Opons
Part Number Descripon
SOM-ACK-00A0 Development Pack including 5MP CMOS camera, Wi-FI/BT antenna and 12V 3A
worldwide AC adapter
99G47-01025F 10.1" 1920x1200 MIPI LCD + touch panel display
Wireless Module Opons
Part Number Descripon
EMIO-2576-00A0 4G LTE mobile broadband M.2 module with two antennas and assembly

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Table of Contents
1. Overview ........................................................................................................................................................ 1
2. Hardware Installaon ..................................................................................................................................... 1
2.1 Installing the Audio Cable ..................................................................................................................... 2
2.2 Connecng the Debug Console Cable................................................................................................... 2
2.3 Power Cable .......................................................................................................................................... 3
Appendix A Recommended Mang/Unmang Jig............................................................................................. 4
A.1 Jig Dimensions ...................................................................................................................................... 4
A.2 Mang Method of Plug Connector ....................................................................................................... 4
Appendix B Oponal Accessories ...................................................................................................................... 5
B.1 Development Pack ................................................................................................................................ 5
B.1.1 Connecng the Camera Module.................................................................................................... 5
B.1.2 Connecng the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Antennas ............................................................................. 7
B.1.3 Connecng the Power Adapter...................................................................................................... 8
B.2 Installing the 10.1" MIPI LCD & Touch Panel Display ............................................................................ 9
B.3 Installing the 4G LTE M.2 Wireless Module Kit ................................................................................... 11
B.3.1 Installing the SIM Card................................................................................................................. 12

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List of Figures
Figure 01: Audio cable........................................................................................................................................... 1
Figure 02: Debug console cable............................................................................................................................. 1
Figure 03: Power cable .......................................................................................................................................... 1
Figure 04: Connecng the audio cable between the module and the carrier board ............................................ 2
Figure 05: Connecng the debug console cable between the VIA SOMDB7 carrier board and a developer PC... 2
Figure 06: Connecng the power cable to the VIA SOMDB7 carrier board and a power adapter ........................ 3
Figure 07: Mang/Unmang jig dimensions......................................................................................................... 4
Figure 08: Mang the plug connector with the I-PEX connector ......................................................................... 4
Figure 09: Development pack................................................................................................................................ 5
Figure 10: Li the lock of the MIPI CSI connector 'CSI2'........................................................................................ 6
Figure 11: Insert camera module's FPC cable and push down the 'CSI2' connector's lock ................................... 6
Figure 12: Connecng a Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna to the Bluetooth antenna connector .................................... 7
Figure 13: Connecng Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antennas to the Wi-Fi antenna connectors ............................................ 7
Figure 14: Connecng the power adapter to the VIA SOMDB7 carrier board ...................................................... 8
Figure 15: 10.1" 1920x1200 MIPI LCD and touch panel display ............................................................................ 9
Figure 16: Li the 'JTOUCH1' and 'JDSI1' connectors' locks .................................................................................. 9
Figure 17: Insert LCD touch panel display's FPC cable and push down the 'JTOUCH1' connector's lock ............ 10
Figure 18: Insert LCD touch panel display's FFC cable and push down the 'JDSI1' connector's lock................... 10
Figure 19: 4G LTE wireless module accessory kit................................................................................................. 11
Figure 20: Installing the 4G LTE module on the carrier board ............................................................................. 11
Figure 21: Connecng the antenna on the 4G LTE module ................................................................................. 12
Figure 22: Installing the SIM card ........................................................................................................................ 12

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1. Overview
This guide introduces and describes how to install the standard and oponal accessories available for the VIA
SOM-7000 starter kit, which provides a base package for tesng and evaluang the VIA SOM-7000 module with
the VIA SOMDB7 carrier board.
Notes:
1. The operang temperature 0oC ~ 60oCis a result of tesng performed in a tesng chamber, and a number of
variables can inuence this result. Please note that the working temperature may vary depending on the actual
situaon and environment. It is highly recommended to execute a solid tesng program and take all variables
into consideraon when building the system. Please ensure that the system is stable under the required
operang temperature in terms of the target applicaon.
2. Please note that the lifespan of the onboard eMMC memory chip may vary depending on the amount of
access. More frequent and larger data access on the eMMC memory will shorten its lifespan. It is highly
recommended to use a replaceable external storage (e.g., MicroSD card) for large data access.
2. Hardware Installaon
This secon introduces and describes how to install the following standard accessories bundled in the VIA
SOM-7000 starter kit:
1. Audio cable
Figure 01: Audio cable
2. Debug console cable
Figure 02: Debug console cable
3. Power cable
Figure 03: Power cable

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2.1 Installing the Audio Cable
Connect one end of the audio cable to the VIA SOM-7000 module's audio-out connector and the other end of
the cable to the VIA SOMDB7 carrier board's audio-in connector.
Audio cable connected to module
Audio cable connected to carrier board
Figure 04: Connecng the audio cable between the module and the carrier board
2.2 Connecng the Debug Console Cable
Follow the steps below to connect the debug console cable between the VIA SOM-7000 starter kit and a
developer PC:
Step 1
Connect the white connector of the debug console cable to the debug console connector labeled 'J14' on the
boom layer of the VIA SOMDB7 carrier board.
Step 2
Connect the opposite end of the debug console cable to the developer PC's RS232 D-sub serial port.
Debug console cable
connected to carrier board
Connect debug cable to developer PC
Figure 05: Connecng the debug console cable between the VIA SOMDB7 carrier board and a developer PC

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2.3 Power Cable
Follow the steps below to connect the power cable between the VIA SOM-7000 starter kit and a power source:
Step 1
Connect the black connector of the power cable to the DC-in power connector labeled 'J7' on the top layer of
the VIA SOMDB7 carrier board.
Step 2
Connect a 12V power adapter to the opposite DC-in jack end of the power cable.
Note:
A power adapter is not provided in the VIA SOM-7000 starter kit. A 12V 3A power adapter is bundled in the
developer pack described in Appendix secon B.1.
Power cable connected to
carrier board
Connect power cable to a power adapter
Figure 06: Connecng the power cable to the VIA SOMDB7 carrier board and a power adapter
Step 3
Connect the power adapter to a compable power source.

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Appendix A Recommended Mang/
Unmang Jig
A.1 Jig Dimensions
Figure 07: Mang/Unmang jig dimensions
A.2 Mang Method of Plug Connector
Using the jig, align the plug connector with the micro-miniature RF antenna connector (I-PEX). Then push down
gently unl the plug connector is fully connected. The recommended force is 30N (maximum).
Figure 08: Mang the plug connector with the I-PEX connector

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Appendix B Oponal Accessories
This secon introduces and describes how to install the oponal accessories available for the VIA SOM-7000
starter kit.
Cauon:
Ensure that the VIA SOM-7000 starter kit is is turned o before installing or uninstalling an oponal accessory.
B.1 Development Pack
An oponal development pack is available to test and evaluate the camera, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth networking,
and power supply interfaces of the VIA SOM-7000 module and VIA SOMDB7 carrier board. The development
pack consists of a 5MP CMOS camera module, three Wi-FI/BT antennas, and a 12V 3A worldwide AC adapter.
Figure 09: Development pack
B.1.1 Connecng the Camera Module
Follow the steps below to connect the 5MP CMOS camera module to the VIA SOM-7000 starter kit:

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Step 1
Locate the 2-lane MIPI CSI connector labeled 'CSI2' on the top layer of the VIA SOMDB7 carrier board, and
gently li its lock.
Figure 10: Li the lock of the MIPI CSI connector 'CSI2'
Step 2
Insert the camera module's 26-pin FPC cable into the 'CSI2' connector with the pins facing up, and gently push
down the connector's lock.
Note:
The 2-lane MIPI CSI connector is of the top contact type.
Figure 11: Insert camera module's FPC cable and push down the 'CSI2' connector's lock

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B.1.2 Connecng the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Antennas
Follow the steps below to connect the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antennas to the VIA SOM-7000 starter kit:
Step 1
Connect a Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna to the Bluetooth antenna connector labeled 'WCON1 BT' on the VIA SOM-
7000 module.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna connected
to the Bluetooth antenna connector
Figure 12: Connecng a Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna to the Bluetooth antenna connector
Step 2
Connect the other two Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antennas to the Wi-Fi MAIN and Wi-Fi AUX antenna connectors labeled
'WCON3 WF0' and 'WCON4 WF1' on the VIA SOM-7000 module.
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antennas connected to
the Wi-Fi antenna connectors
Figure 13: Connecng Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antennas to the Wi-Fi antenna connectors
Note:
Using a mang/unmang jig is recommended for connecng the antennas to the I-PEX connectors on the VIA SOM-
7000 module. Refer to Appendix A for more informaon.

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B.1.3 Connecng the Power Adapter
Follow the steps below to connect the 12V 3A power adapter to the VIA SOM-7000 starter kit:
Step 1
Connect the power cable (provided in the starter kit) to the DC-in power connector labeled 'J7' on the top layer
of the VIA SOMDB7 carrier board as described in secon 2.3.
Step 2
Connect the 12V 3A power adapter to the opposite DC-in jack end of the power cable.
Connect power adapter to power cable
Figure 14: Connecng the power adapter to the VIA SOMDB7 carrier board
Step 3
Connect the power adapter to a compable power source.

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B.2 Installing the 10.1" MIPI LCD & Touch Panel
Display
An oponal 10.1" 1920x1200 MIPI LCD and touch panel display accessory is available for tesng the MIPI DSI
output from the VIA SOM-7000 starter kit.
Figure 15: 10.1" 1920x1200 MIPI LCD and touch panel display
Follow the steps below to connect the LCD + touch panel display to the starter kit:
Step 1
Locate the touch panel connector labeled 'JTOUCH1' and the 4-lane MIPI DSI connector labeled 'JDSI1' on the
top layer of the VIA SOMDB7 carrier board, and gently li both connectors' locks.
Figure 16: Li the 'JTOUCH1' and 'JDSI1' connectors' locks

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Step 2
Insert the LCD and touch panel display's 8-pin FPC cable into the 'JTOUCH1' connector with the pins facing up,
and gently push down the connector's lock.
Note:
The touch panel connector is of the top contact type
Figure 17: Insert LCD touch panel display's FPC cable and push down the 'JTOUCH1' connector's lock
Step 2
Insert the LCD and touch panel display's 8-pin FFC cable into the 'JDSI1' connector with the pins facing up, and
gently push down the connector's lock.
Figure 18: Insert LCD touch panel display's FFC cable and push down the 'JDSI1' connector's lock
Note:
The MIPI DSI 4-lane connector is of the top contact type

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B.3 Installing the 4G LTE M.2 Wireless Module Kit
The oponal 4G LTE wireless module accessory kit includes a 4G LTE M.2 module with antenna and screw pack
to provide cellular connecvity (SIM card not provided).
Figure 19: 4G LTE wireless module accessory kit
Follow the instrucons below to install the 4G LTE module and antenna:
Step 1
Align the 4G LTE module's notch with the notch of the M.2 slot located on the VIA SOMDB7 carrier board's top
layer, and insert the 4G LTE module at a 30° angle.
Step 2
Once the 4G LTE module has been fully inserted, gently push down the module unl its single stando hole
aligns with the carrier board's screw hole, then secure the module with the M3 screw provided in the kit.
4G LTE module installed on
carrier board
Figure 20: Installing the 4G LTE module on the carrier board

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Step 3
Connect the 4G LTE antenna to the "M" (MAIN) and "D" (DIV) I-PEX connectors on the 4G LTE module.
Antenna connectors on 4G LTE module
Figure 21: Connecng the antenna on the 4G LTE module
Note:
Using a mang/unmang jig is recommended for connecng the 4G LTE antenna to the I-PEX connectors on the 4G
LTE module. Refer to Appendix A for more informaon.
B.3.1 Installing the SIM Card
A SIM card slot labeled 'SIM1' is located on the VIA SOMDB7 carrier boards boom layer. It supports 4G LTE
SIM cards. The SIM card slot is disabled if the oponal 4G LTE wireless module accessory is not installed, and is
only designed for a 4G LTE wireless module without a built-in SIM card slot.
Follow the instrucons below to install the SIM card:
Step 1
Firmly push back the SIM card slot to unlock the opening.
Step 2
Pull up the slot and slide in the SIM card, ensuring that the correct end goes in.
Step 3
Push down the slot.
Step 4
Gently lock the SIM card slot by sliding back the slot.
Figure 22: Installing the SIM card

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