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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.
QSEVEN-Q7AL - Rev.1.0 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: ...
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. 3.2. Requirements IEC62368-1...
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 Incorporated Module (TPM) Complex The Qseven-Q7AL design shall incorporate a Altera MAX10 CPLD controller which will Programmable handle the following. Logic Devices Power Sequencing (CPLD) ...
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QSEVEN-Q7AL - Rev.1.0 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.
QSEVEN-Q7AL - Rev.1.0 Kontron Security The board is equipped with the Kontron Security Solution Approtect, providing an Solution Approtect 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.
4.6.1. Heat Spreader and Cooling Solutions A heatspreader plate assembly is available from Kontron for the Qseven-Q7AL. The heatspreader plate on top of this assembly is NOT a heat sink. It works as a QSEVEN-standard thermal interface to use with a heat sink or external cooling devices.
5.3. SPI boot The Qseven-Q7AL supports boot from a 16 MB, 3.3 V serial external SPI Flash. Alternativly, the SPI Flash can be configured to boot from either on-module SPI Flash or the on-carrierboard Flash pin (Module_BIOS_DIS#). Table 4: SPI Boot Pin Configuration...
Possible fault conditions are a hang, or neglecting to service the watchdog regularly. Such as writing a “service pulse” to it, also referred to as “kicking the dog”, “petting the dog”, “feeding the watchdog” or “triggering the watchdog”. The Qseven-Q7AL offers a watchdog that works with two stages that can be programmed independently and used stage by stage.
Kontron Security Solution is a combined hardware and software solution that includes an embedded hardware security module and a software framework to protect applications. The Qseven-Q7AL includes an integrated security module connected to SoC port 7 that means that QSEVEN port 7 is not available. Features of the integrate security solution are: www.kontron.com...
IP protection License model enforcement If required, customers can customize the solution to meet specific needs. For more information, contact Kontron Support. 5.10. SpeedStep™ Technology SpeedStep™ technology enables the adaption of high performance computing in applications by switching automatically between maximum performance mode and battery-optimized mode, depending on the needs of the application.
QSEVEN-Q7AL - Rev.1.0 6/ System Resources 6.1. Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Devices All devices follow the Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) 2.3 and PCI Express Base 1.0a specification. The BIOS and Operating System (OS) control the memory and I/O resources. For more information, refer to the PCI 2.3 specification.
QSEVEN-Q7AL - Rev.1.0 8/ Pin Definitions The following sections provide pin definitions and detailed description of all on-board connectors. The connector definitions follow the following notation: Table 10: Supported BIOS Features Column Name Description Shows the pin-numbers in the connector. The graphical layout of the connector definition tables is made similar to the physical connectors.
QSEVEN-Q7AL - Rev.1.0 8.1. Processor Support Kontron has defined the board versions as listed in the following table, so far all based on Embedded CPUs. Industrial Grade: Intel Atom x5 E3930 2C 1.8 GHz, 6,5W (Entry SKU @ -40°C to 85°C) ...
1x Low Power DDR LPDDR3L with 1.35 V Max up to 8 GB (8 + 1 chip). DDR3-1867 (-1600) memory, ECC for Atom-versions Kontron offers the following memory modules: Table 12: Memory Support Memory Module Description 8 GByte LPDDR3L 8.3.
A Setup menu appears. The Qseven-Q7AL uEFI BIOS Setup program uses a hot key navigation system. The hot key legend bar is located at the bottom of the Setup screens. The following table provides a list of navigation hot keys available in the legend bar.
QSEVEN-Q7AL - Rev.1.0 9.2. Setup Menus The Setup utility features menus listed in the selection bar at the top of the screen are: Main Advanced Chipset Security Boot Save & Exit The currently active menu and the currently active uEFI BIOS Setup item are highlighted in white. Use the left and right arrow keys to select the Setup menus.
QSEVEN-Q7AL - Rev.1.0 The following table shows the Main Menu sub-screens and functions and describes the content. Table 17: Main Setup Menu Sub-screens and Functions Sub-Screen Description BIOS Read only field Information> BIOS vendor, Core version, Compliancy, Project version, Build date and time, and Access level...
QSEVEN-Q7AL - Rev.1.0 9.2.2. Advanced Setup Menu The Advanced Setup menu displays sub-screens and second level sub-screens with functions, for advanced configurations. Setting items, on this screen, to incorrect values may cause system malfunctions. Figure 14: Advanced Setup Menu Initial Screen The following table shows the Advanced sub-screens and functions and describes the content.
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QSEVEN-Q7AL - Rev.1.0 Sub-Screen Function Second level Sub-Screen / Description Trusted SHA256 PCR SHA256 PCR Bank Computing> Bank> [Enabled, Disabled] (continued) Pending Schedules an operation for security device Note: Computer reboots on Operation> restart to change the state of the security device.
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QSEVEN-Q7AL - Rev.1.0 Sub-Screen Function Second level Sub-Screen / Description Serial Port Console Additional Information COM # Console Redirection> If redirection is enabled then the port settings such as Terminal type, Bits per second, Data (continued) bits, Parity etc. can be adjusted here. On-module COM ports do not support flow control.
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QSEVEN-Q7AL - Rev.1.0 Sub-Screen Function Second level Sub-Screen / Description USB Configuration> Read only fields USB Configuration, UBS module Version, USB controllers, and USB devices Legacy USB Enable- supports legacy USB Support> Auto– disables legacy support, if no USB devices are connected...
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QSEVEN-Q7AL - Rev.1.0 Sub-Screen Function Second level Sub-Screen / Description Hardware Monitor> System Fan – Displays temperature at which the fan accelerates. (continued) Fan Trip Point> (Range: 20°C – 80°C) System Fan – Displays Fan speed at trip point in %. Minimum value is 30 %.
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QSEVEN-Q7AL - Rev.1.0 Sub-Screen Function Second level Sub-Screen / Description Thermal> Passive TC2 Sets TC2 value for the ACPI Passive Cooling Formula.(Range: 1 – 16) (continued) Value> Passive TSP Sets TSP value for the ACPI Passive Cooling Formula.(Range: 2 – 32) Value>...
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QSEVEN-Q7AL - Rev.1.0 Sub-Screen Function Second level Sub-Screen / Description RC ACPI Setting> Native ASPM> On enable, windows will control the ASPM support for the device. If (continued) disabled, the BIOS will [Enable, Disable] RTD3 Settings> RTD3 Support> Enable or disable Runtime D3 support [Enabled, Disabled] www.kontron.com...
QSEVEN-Q7AL - Rev.1.0 9.2.3. Chipset Setup Menu On entering the Chipset Setup menu, the screen lists four sub-screen options North bridge, South bridge, Uncore Configuration and South Cluster Configuration. 9.2.3.1. Chipset> North Bridge Figure 15: Chipset > North Bridge Menu Initial Screen The following table shows the North bridge sub-screens and functions and describes the content.
QSEVEN-Q7AL - Rev.1.0 9.2.3.2. Chipset > South Bridge Figure 16: Chipset>South Bridge Menu Initial Screen The following table shows the South Bridge sub-screens and functions, and describes the content. Default settings are in bold. Table 20: Chipset Set> South Bridge Sub-screens and Functions...
QSEVEN-Q7AL - Rev.1.0 9.2.3.3. Chipset> Uncore Configuration Figure 17: Chipset>Uncore Configuration Menu Initial Screens The following table shows the Uncore Configuration sub-screens and functions and describes the content. Default settings are in bold. Table 21: Chipset Set> Uncore Configuration Sub-screens and Functions...
QSEVEN-Q7AL - Rev.1.0 9.2.3.4. Chipset> South Cluster Configuration Figure 18: Chipset>South Cluster Configuration Menu Initial Screen The following table shows the South Cluster Configuration sub-screens and functions and describes the content. Default settings are in bold and for some functions, additional information is included.
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QSEVEN-Q7AL - Rev.1.0 Function Second level Sub-Screen / Description HD Audio Sideband> Bitmask structure: Configuration> [BIT0] – WoV (continued) [BIT1] – BT Sideband [BIT2] – Codec based VAD [BIT3] – SRAM Reclaim [BIT5] – BT Intel HFP [BIT6] – BT Intel A2DP [BIT9] –...
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QSEVEN-Q7AL - Rev.1.0 Function Second level Sub-Screen / Description HD Audio [Enabled, Disabled] Configuration> NHLT Endpoints Configuration: (continued) DMIC> Selects DMIC to expose in NHLT ACPI table [2 Mic Array, 4 Mic Array, Disabled] Bluetooth> Enables/Disables Bluetooth Endpoint in NHLT ACPI table [Enabled, Disabled] I2S SKP>...
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QSEVEN-Q7AL - Rev.1.0 Function Second level Sub-Screen / Description HD Audio Intel WoV> Read only, Disabled Configuration> Sensory WoV> Read only, Disabled (continued) Conexant Pre- Enables/Disables 3rd Party Processing Module Support Process> (identlfied by GUID). WoV must be enabled as a feature first to selecr relevent WoV IP.
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QSEVEN-Q7AL - Rev.1.0 Function Second level Sub-Screen / Description LPSS Support (D24:F2)> [Enable, Disable] Configuration> LPSS SPI0 Support LPSS SPI0 Support (continued) (D25:F0)> [Enable, Disable] LPSS IOSF PMCTL LPSS IOSF Bridge PMCTL Register S0ix Bits S0ix Enable> [Enable, Disable] PCI Express...
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QSEVEN-Q7AL - Rev.1.0 Function Second level Sub-Screen / Description PCI Express PCI Root Port 4 [Enabled, Disabled] Configuration> (GbE)> PME SCI> PCI Express PME SCI (contined) [Enabled, Disabled] PCI Root Port 5 Hot Plug> PCI Express hot plug (NC) [Enabled, Disabled] PCI Root Port 0 PCIe Speed>...
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QSEVEN-Q7AL - Rev.1.0 Function Second level Sub-Screen / Description SCC SD Card Support SCC card support Configuration> (D27:F0)> [Enabled, Disabled] SCC eMMC Support SCC eMMC Support (D28:F0)> [Enabled, Disabled] eMMC Max Speed> Selects the eMMC max. speed allowed [HS400, HS200, DDR50]...
QSEVEN-Q7AL - Rev.1.0 9.2.4. Security Setup Menu The Security Setup menu provides information about the passwords and functions for specifying the security settings such as Hard Disk user and master passwords. Figure 19: Security Setup Menu Initial Screen www.kontron.com // 59...
QSEVEN-Q7AL - Rev.1.0 Table 23: Security Setup Menu Sub-screens and Functions Function Description Setup Administrator Sets administrator password Password> User Password> Sets user password HDD Security Configuration> Read Only Information Allows access to set, modify and clear Hard Disk user and master passwords.
If the system cannot be booted because the User Password or the Supervisor Password are not known, clear the uEFI BIOS settings, or contact Kontron Support for further assistance. HDD security passwords cannot be cleared using the above method.
QSEVEN-Q7AL - Rev.1.0 9.2.5. Boot Setup Menu The Boot Setup menu lists the dynamically generated boot-device priority order. Figure 20: Boot Setup Menu Initial Screen The following table shows the Boot set up sub-screens and functions and describes the content. Default settings are in bold.
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QSEVEN-Q7AL - Rev.1.0 Function Description PS2 Support> PS2 Support [Enabled, Disabled] Netwrok Stack Driver Netwrok Stack Driver Support Support> [Enabled, Disabled] Redirection Support> Redirection Support [Enabled, Disabled] New Boot Option Policy> Controls the placement of newly detected UEFI boot options [Default, Place First, Place Last] www.kontron.com...
QSEVEN-Q7AL - Rev.1.0 9.2.6. Save and Exit Setup Menu The Save and Exit Setup menu provides functions for handling changes made to the settings and exiting the program. Figure 21: Save and Exit Setup Menu Initial Screen The following table shows the Save and Exit sub-screens and functions and describes the content.
The uEFI Shell The Kontron uEFI BIOS features a built-in and enhanced version of the uEFI Shell. For a detailed description of the available standard shell scripting, refer to the EFI Shell User Guide. For a detailed description of the available standard shell commands, refer to the EFI Shell Command Manual.
Initially searches for Kontron flash-stored startup script. If there is no Kontron flash-stored startup script present, then the uEFI-specified startup.nsh script is used. This script must be located on the root of any of the attached FAT formatted disk drive.
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QSEVEN-Q7AL - Rev.1.0 On the next start, boot into shell. Change to the drive representing the USB stick. fsx: (x = 0,1,2,etc. represents the USB stick) Change to the directory where you copied the flash tool. cd <your_directory> Start flash.nsh (if available) OR enter fpt –F Q7ALi<xxx>.bin...
QSEVEN-Q7AL - Rev.1.0 Appendix A: List of Acronyms Table 26: List of Acronyms BIOS Basic Input Output System LVDS Low Voltage Differential Signaling – M.A.R.S. Board Support Package Mobile Application for Rechargeable Systems Controller-area network MIPI Mobile Industry processor Industry...
QSEVEN-Q7AL - Rev.1.0 About Kontron Kontron is a global leader in embedded computing technology (ECT). As a part of technology group S&T, Kontron offers a combined portfolio of secure hardware, middleware and services for Internet of Things (IoT) and Industry 4.0 applications.
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