Summary of Contents for NXP Semiconductors i.MX 8QuadMax
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Quick Start Guide Multisensory Enablement Kit i.MX 8QuadMax MEK CPU Board Based on i.MX 8QuadMax Application Processor...
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1 Gbps Ethernet Mini SAS Connectors Connector (J14) (J2 & J7) Micro-USB BOOT Selection Debug port (J18) Switch (SW2) JTAG Heatsink + Header Debug port LEDs (J11) (D14,D15,D29 & D31) Figure 1: Main interfaces of i.MX 8QuadMax MEK CPU board...
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Board-to-Board Connector for Interface with Base Board Part Number: MCIMX8-8X-BB Figure 2: Bottom View i.MX 8QuadMax MEK CPU board Mini SAS Connector HDMI Connector Figure 3: LVDS to HDMI Adaptor Card Part Number: IMX-LVDS-HDMI...
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(BSPs) for Linux, Android, and FreeRTOS are available for customers to use as a reference for starting design of their products. The i.MX 8QuadMax MEK consists of a CPU board and an optional Base board, MCIMX8-8X-BB (ordered separately).
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FEATURES The following featuresare available with the MEK CPU board based on the i.MX 8QuadMax application processor: • i.MX 8QuadMax processor with 9 cores • HDMI Receiver-Compatible with (4x Arm Cortex -A53, 2x Cortex-A72, HDMI 2.0 ® ® 2x Cortex-M4F, 1x HIFI4 DSP) •...
8QuadMax MEK. ITEM DESCRIPTION CPU board CPU board with i.MX 8QuadMax application processor, memory and PMIC Power supply Power supply , 12V DC,11.5A, Lev el VI ,With DIN 4 Pin Output Ty pe AC Power cord IEC cable assembly with locking sy stem f or IEC C14 inlet, US v ersion, 1.83M...
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Optional Accessories Table 2 lists additional equipment not included with the i.MX 8QuadMax MEK. ITEM DESCRIPTION HDMI Display HDMI Display would be needed to connect to the LVDS to HDMI Adapter card Table 2: Equipment provided by customer...
Quick Start Guide SETTING UP THE SYSTEM Connect the Headphone Card (Optional) Insert the MicroSD card into socket J19 Connect the Headphone to the Audio on the MEK CPU Board. Jack J15 (close to USB type C Connector) Connect Ethernet Cable Connect USB (Optional) Debug Cable...
www.nxp.com LVDS Adapter Card and Connect Display (optional) Power Supply Connect the LVDS-to-HDMI daughter Connect the plug of the 12V power card to J2/J3/J7/J8 with the Mini SAS supply to the DIN connector J16. When cable supplied in the package. power is connected to the MEK, it will automatically begin the boot sequence.
Quick Start Guide BOOT PROCESS FOR LINUX IMAGE Boot Process • Switch SW2 to OFF, OFF, ON, ON, OFF, OFF (from 1-6 bit) to boot from the SD card, as shown in Figure 4. • Power on the MEK board. •...
Quick Start Guide BUTTON FUNCTIONS Table 4 shows the functions of the push buttons and switches on the board. ITEM DESCRIPTION MEK ON/OFF button • Press and hold f or 0.5 sec to turn ON, press and hold f or 5 sec to turn OFF.
www.nxp.com LED STATUS Table 5 shows the status of LEDs on the board ITEM DESCRIPTION Processor RESET status • ON : i.MX 8QM is in Active State , OFF : i.MX 8QM is in Reset State Ethernet speed Indication • ON : 1 Gbps , OFF : 10/100 Mbps PMIC Standby •...
SUPPORT Get Started Visit www.nxp.com/support for a list of phone numbers within your region. Download installation software and documentation WARRANTY under “Jump Start Your Design” Visit www.nxp.com/warranty for at www.nxp.com/iMX8QXPMEK. complete warranty information. HOME PAGE Visit www.nxp.com/imx8x for more information. www.nxp.com NXP and the NXP logo are trademarks of NXP B.V.
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