Reform MNT i.MX8MPlus Manual

MNT Reform i.MX8MPlus Module
Dear MNT Customer,
thank you for purchasing the i.MX8MPlus Module, which
doubles the amount of RAM of your MNT Reform to 8GB
and bumps the clock speed to 2 GHz. We hope you'll
enjoy it.
Installation
1. It's easiest if you first connect the module's MIPI-DSI
output to the motherboard's MIPI-DSI input
(underneath/near the matching connector on the
module). Use your existing FPC cable to do that.
2. Push the module into the CPU slot of your MNT
Reform motherboard at a 45 degree angle and then
press it down until it clicks into place.
3. If you want to employ the module's integrated WiFi/
BT chip (recommended), you can use the included
WiFi antenna, hex spacer acrylic antenna holder to
mount the antenna over the SD card slot.
4. Install the included heatsink using the thermal pad
for heat transfer between the module's System-on-
Chip and the heatsink. See Figure 1 for reference.
After placing the spacers, mount the heatsink with 3x
included M2 screws.
Safety Instructions ⚠
• The module is a sensitive electronic part that can be
damaged by static electricity. Make sure to ground
yourself before touching.
• Before installation, consult the safety instructions of
MNT Reform and remove all power sources including
batteries from the system.
The product complies with the requirements of the
European Directives and DIN standards:
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU, DIN EN 55022:2011-12
DIN EN 55024:2016-05, DIN EN 61000-6-1:2007
DIN EN 61000-6-3:2007/A1:2011/AC:2012
DIN EN 61000-3-2:2014
,
DIN EN 61000-3-3:2013
Specifications
• Size: 50x67.5mm. PCB thickness 1mm.
• Card Edge Connector: 200 pin SO-DIMM card edge
(mates with TE 1717254-1 or TE 1473005-1)
• FPC Connector for: MIPI-DSI
PCIe
Please note that the i.MX8MPlus module supports only
one PCIe lane. It is routed to the mPCIe slot on the MNT
Reform motherboard, so you will not be able to use a
WiFi card in the mPCIe slot. Instead, we recommend to
use the QCA9377 WiFi chip integrated in the module
itself, and use the included mPCIe to M.2 adapter to
install an NVMe SSD.
OSHW Sources and Software
i.MX8MPlus support is integrated into MNT Reform's
System Image, which is preinstalled on eMMC flash. For
help with migrating an existing system, please ask in our
IRC channel our community forum.
Hardware sources, schematics and software
instructions are published at: https://source.mnt.re/
reform/reform/reform2-imx8mplus
Contents
• i.MX8MPlus adapter circuit board with Boundary
Devices Nitrogen8MPlus SOM (with 8GB DDR4 and
128GB eMMC) mounted
• MNT Reform Generic Heatsink (Aluminum)
• Thermal Pad
• mPCIe to M.2 Key M Adapter
• 2x Tall and 1x Short Heatsink Spacers
• 3x Heatsink Screws
• 1x WiFi Antenna with Acrylic Holder
• 1x Screw and Spacer for Acrylic Holder
Warranty
MNT Research covers the warranty to the extent re‐
quired by law for the unmodified product and following
the safety instructions. Warranty does not cover any
modifications made to the product.
Get updates and source code at: mntre.com/reform
Need help? Join community.mnt.re or write to
support@mntre.com
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