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- Page 1 A1SQN A1SQN-E USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0a...
- Page 2 This product, including software and docu- mentation, is the property of Supermicro and/or its licensors, and is supplied only under a license. Any use or reproduction of this product is not allowed, except as expressly permitted by the terms of said license.
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Page 3: About This Motherboard
X1021 processor built in, the A1SQN/A1SQN-E motherboard offers thermally constrained, fanless, and headless applications with security and manageability features. The A1SQN/A1SQN-E is ideally suited for the Internet of Things (IoT) Gateway connecting devices to the cloud. This motherboard is a platform that en- ables companies to seamlessly interconnect industrial infrastructure devices and secure data flow between devices and the cloud. -
Page 4: Conventions Used In The Manual
A1SQN/A1SQN-E Motherboard User's Manual Conventions Used in the Manual: Special attention should be given to the following symbols for proper installation and to prevent damage done to the components or injury to yourself: Warning: Critical information to prevent damage to the components or injury to your- self. -
Page 5: Contacting Supermicro
Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML... -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Alternative Power Connector ..............2-12 C Connector ................... 2-13 SPI Flash Program Header ..............2-13 A1SQN/A1SQN-E 2X10 External I/O Conector ........2-14 JP5V and JP3V3 Jumpers ............... 2-14 Micro SD Card Slot .................. 2-15 Mini PCIe Card Slots ................2-15... - Page 7 Table of Contents JTAG Header ..................2-17 LED Indicators ....................2-18 Micro SD Read/Write Indicator (LED7) ............ 2-18 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Technical Support Procedures ................ 3-1 Frequently Asked Question ................3-2 Returning Merchandise for Service..............3-3...
- Page 8 A1SQN/A1SQN-E Motherboard User's Manual Notes viii...
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Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction
Checklist Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an acknowledged leader in the industry. Supermicro boards are designed with the utmost attention to detail to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance. Please check that the following items have all been included with your motherboard. - Page 10 A1SQN/A1SQN-E Motherboard User’s Manual A1SQN Motherboard Image Note: All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB Revision available at the time of publishing of the manual. The motherboard you've received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.
- Page 11 Chapter 1: Introduction A1SQN/A1SQN-E Motherboard Quick Reference JPWR1 USB1 LAN0 LAN1 JUIDB1 JIN1 USB1 JPWR1 JIN1 JTAG JZB2 JZB1 LAN1 LAN0 JZB2 JZB1 JBAT1 JBAT1 JPE1 JPE1 JPE2 JPE2 JP5V JP5V MAC CODE JP3V3 DESIGNED IN USA JP3V3 LED7 J102...
- Page 12 A1SQN/A1SQN-E Motherboard User’s Manual Headers/Connectors Connector Description COM1 COM1 Port JTAG Header USB Type B Port I2C Header J102 Micro SD Card Slot JBAT1 RTC Battery Connector JIN1 Alternative Power Input when DC Jack is not in use JIO1 2X10 External I/O JP3V3 JIO1 3.3V Output (See page 2-13 for settings)
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Page 13: Motherboard Features
One (1) 2 x 10 External I/O support DIO/ADC/RS485 Memory Slot One (1) MicroSD slot Other ROHS (Full Compliance, Lead Free) A1SQN: Operating Temperature 0 A1SQN-E: Operating Temperature -20 Dimensions 4'' x 4.1'' (101.6mm x 104.14mm) Optimizied for use in a NUC Chassis... -
Page 14: System Block Diagram
A1SQN/A1SQN-E Motherboard User’s Manual A1SQN/A1SQN-E Motherboard Block Diagram 2X4 Header SPI Flash 8M Legacy SPI DDR3 DDR3 X8 256MB Rank 0 Bootloader MicroSD Slot SD/eMMC DDR3 X8 256MB Rank 1 TX/RX Intel QUARK DB-9 RS-232 XCVR UART #1 X1021 RS-485 XCVR... -
Page 15: Processor Overview
Chapter 1: Introduction Processor Overview The Intel ® Quark™ SoC X1021 processor is the next generation secure, low-power Intel ® Architecture (IA) SoC for deeply embedded applications. The SoC integrates the Intel ® Quark™ SoC X1021 Core plus all the required hardware components to run off-the-shelf operating systems and to leverage the vast x86 software eco- system. - Page 16 A1SQN/A1SQN-E Motherboard User’s Manual Notes...
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Page 17: Chapter 2 Installation
The following statements are industry-standard warnings, provided to warn the user of situations which have the potential for bodily injury. Should you have questions or experience difficulty, contact Supermicro's Technical Support department for assis- tance. Only certified technicians should attempt to install or configure components. - Page 18 A1SQN/A1SQN-E Motherboard User’s Manual Attention Danger d'explosion si la pile n'est pas remplacée correctement. Ne la remplacer que par une pile de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée par le fabricant. Jeter les piles usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. ¡Advertencia! Existe peligro de explosión si la batería se reemplaza de manera incorrecta.
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Page 19: Product Disposal
Chapter 2: Installation Product Disposal Warning! Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. 製品の廃棄 この製品を廃棄処分する場合、 国の関係する全ての法律 ・ 条例に従い処理する必要が あり ます。 警告 本产品的废弃处理应根据所有国家的法律和规章进行。 警告 本產品的廢棄處理應根據所有國家的法律和規章進行。 Warnung Die Entsorgung dieses Produkts sollte gemäß allen Bestimmungen und Gesetzen des Landes erfolgen. -
Page 20: Static-Sensitive Devices
A1SQN/A1SQN-E Motherboard User’s Manual القىانين واللىائح الىطنية جميع وفقا ل ينبغي التعامل معه هذا المنتج من التخلص النهائي عند 경고! 이 제품은 해당 국가의 관련 법규 및 규정에 따라 폐기되어야 합니다. Waarschuwing De uiteindelijke verwijdering van dit product dient te geschieden in overeenstemming met alle nationale wetten en reglementen. -
Page 21: Motherboard Installation
Chapter 2: Installation Motherboard Installation All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both motherboard and chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fas- teners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the motherboard to the chassis. -
Page 22: Installing The Motherboard
A1SQN/A1SQN-E Motherboard User’s Manual Installing the Motherboard 1. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. (See the previous page.) 2. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis. -
Page 23: Connectors/Io Ports
Chapter 2: Installation Connectors/IO Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the industry standards. See the figure below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Backplane I/O Panel JIN1 USB1 JPWR1 JZB2 JZB1 LAN1 LAN0 JBAT1 JPE1... -
Page 24: Ethernet Ports
A1SQN/A1SQN-E Motherboard User’s Manual Ethernet Ports RJ45 Pin Definitions One 10/100Mbps Ethernet port (LAN0) Pin# Definition is located on the backpanel to provide ETH_MDI_TXP network connections. LAN1 is a Bridge LAN port. These ports accept RJ45 ETH_MDI_TXN type cables. ETH_MDI_RXP... -
Page 25: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)
Chapter 2: Installation Universal Serial Bus (USB) USB 2.0 Port Pin Definitions One Universal Serial Bus 2.0 port is located Pin# Definition on the I/O backpanel. A USB Type B port is located next to the USB 2.0 port. Cables are P5V_USB not included in the shipment. -
Page 26: Hardware Reset Button
A1SQN/A1SQN-E Motherboard User’s Manual Hardware Reset Button A Hardware Reset button is located at JUIDB1 on the backpanel next to the USB port. When you press the reset button, the whole unit will reboot. RTC Battery Connector The RTC (Real Time Clock) battery connector is located at JBAT1. Use this con- nector to connect an RTC battery to retain system time and date. -
Page 27: 5V-18V Motherboard Power Connector
Chapter 2: Installation 5V-18V Motherboard Power Connector 5V-18V Power Connector Pin Definitions The 5V-18V power connector (JPWR1) Pin# Definition is used to provide power to the mother- board. This connector has a special lock mechanism. See the images below for the dimensions of the connector. -
Page 28: Alternative Power Connector
A1SQN/A1SQN-E Motherboard User’s Manual Alternative Power Connector Alternative Power Connector Pin Definitions Use this alternative power connector lo- Pin# Definition cated at JIN1 for 5V-18V input power when DC jack is not in use. This motherboard PVIN also supports a mating connector that can Ground be connected to JIN1. -
Page 29: I 2 C Connector
Chapter 2: Installation C Connector I 2 C Header Pin Definitions The I C header at J12, is a 3-pin Pin# Definition connector, pitch 2.54mm, controls and monitors the I C slave devices. See the table on the right for pin definitions. -
Page 30: A1Sqn/A1Sqn-E 2X10 External I/O Conector
A1SQN/A1SQN-E Motherboard User’s Manual A1SQN/A1SQN-E 2X10 External I/O Conector The external I/O connector at JIO1 provides RS485, analog input, and DIO (Digital Input/Output) connectivity. See the tables below for pin definitions. A1SQN/A1SQN-E 2X10 External I/O Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Pin #... -
Page 31: Micro Sd Card Slot
Chapter 2: Installation Micro SD Card Slot Insert a Micro SD memory card into the expansion slot at J102 for additional memory or OS image. Mini PCIe Card Slots One Full/Half and one Half length mini PCIe card slots are located at JPE1 and JPE2. -
Page 32: Zigbee Headers
A1SQN/A1SQN-E Motherboard User’s Manual ZigBee Headers Connect a ZigBee module to the JZB1 and JZB2 headers. The ZigBee module allows your system to communicate to other devices through a wireless personal area network based on 802.15.4 standard. See the tables below for pin definitions. -
Page 33: Jtag Header
Chapter 2: Installation JTAG Header JTAG Header Pin Definitions JTAG at J1 stands for Joint Test Action Pin# Definition Group, a 2 x 4 pin connector, pitch 2.54mm, is the common name for the IEEE 1149.1 - Standard Test Access Port and Boundary- Scan Architecture. -
Page 34: Led Indicators
A1SQN/A1SQN-E Motherboard User’s Manual LED Indicators Micro SD Read/Write Indicator (LED7) Micro SD Read/Write Indicator Activity LED The Micro SD Read/Write indicator is lo- Color Status Definition cated at LED7. This indicator displays the Green Read/Write Micro SD slot activity. Refer to the table on the right for details. -
Page 35: Technical Support Procedures
Before contacting Technical Support, please make sure that you have followed all the steps listed below. Also, Note that as a motherboard manufacturer, Supermicro does not sell directly to end users, so it is best to first check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services. -
Page 36: Frequently Asked Question
A1SQN/A1SQN-E Motherboard User’s Manual Frequently Asked Question Question: How much memory does my motherboard support? Answer: The A1SQN/A1SQN-E motherboard has 512MB of DDR3 800 MHz on- board memory. Question: What kind of devices does my motherboard support? Answer: The A1SQN/A1SQN-E motherboard supports a dual-band ZigBee module (SMC P/N: AOC-WPAN-Q58) and mini PCIe support for wifi/Bluetooth (SMC P/N: AOC-WLAN-NB159H) and 3G card (SMC P/N: AOC-3GMODEM). -
Page 37: Returning Merchandise For Service
Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. For faster service, you may also obtain RMA authorizations online (http://www.supermicro. com/RmaForm/). When you return the motherboard to the manufacturer, the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton, and mailed prepaid or hand-carried. - Page 38 A1SQN/A1SQN-E Motherboard User’s Manual Notes...
- Page 39 (Disclaimer Continued) The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency com- munication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.