Advantech SKY-MXM-A4500 User Manual
Advantech SKY-MXM-A4500 User Manual

Advantech SKY-MXM-A4500 User Manual

Mxm 3.1 type-b+ nvidia quadro embedded a4500 with dp 1.4a

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SKY-MXM-A4500
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MXM 3.1 Type-B+ NVIDIA
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Quadro
Embedded A4500 with
DP 1.4a

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  • Page 1 User Manual SKY-MXM-A4500 ® MXM 3.1 Type-B+ NVIDIA ® Quadro Embedded A4500 with DP 1.4a...
  • Page 2 No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Advantech Co., Ltd. The information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable.
  • Page 3  Product Warranty (2 years) Advantech warrants the original purchaser that each of its products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to any products that have been repaired or altered by persons other than repair personnel authorized by Advantech, or products that have been subject to misuse, abuse, accident, or improper installation.
  • Page 4 It should be free of marks and scratches and in perfect working order upon receipt. As you unpack the SKY-MXM-A4500, check it for signs of shipping damage. (For example, damaged box, scratches, dents, etc.) If it is damaged or it fails to meet the specifications, notify our service department or your local sales representative immediately.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table 2.2: DisplayPort Multiplexed Signal Definitions ....11 Figure 2.5 Dual-Mode DisplayPort Implementation ....11 Mechanical and Environmental Specifications........12 Table 2.3: Mechanical and Environmental Specifications ..12 GPU Thermal Policy................13 Table 2.4: GPU Thermal Policy ..........13 System BIOS Requirements ..............13 SKY-MXM-A4500 User Manual...
  • Page 6 SKY-MXM-A4500 User Manual...
  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Hardware Configuration

    Chapter Hardware Configuration...
  • Page 8: Introduction

    Introduction As an NVIDIA Elite Partner, Advantech offers MXM GPU cards powered by NVIDIA’s embedded GPUs, perfect for image processing and Edge AI acceleration in manu- facturing, medical, and gaming industries. Built on NVIDIA's latest architectures, Advantech MXM GPUs deliver state-of-the-art technologies, delivering high-perfor- mance computing and responsive capabilities for systems.
  • Page 9: Display Support And Options

    OpenCL™ 3.0  DirectX® 12  OpenGL 4.6  Vulcan 1.2  1.3.6 Graphics Options The SKY-MXM-A4500 supports 4 x DP 1.4, with display ports as shown below. MXM Port DP_A DP_B DP_C DP_D Advantech Link A Link B Link C...
  • Page 10: Block Diagram

    PCIe x16 Gen3 PCI Express X16 IFPA DP_A: Display Port NVIDIA IFPB DP_B: Display Port Quadro A4500 IFPC DP_C: Display Port IFPE DP_D: Display Port Board Dimensions 82.00 1.20 3.00 19.84 2.90 ±0.15 14.00 26.50 1.20 9.60 53.00 SKY-MXM-A4500 User Manual...
  • Page 11: Mxm 3.1 Connector Pin Definitions

    DP_D_L0 PEX_TX12# PEX_RX12# PEX_TX12 DP_C_L2# DP_D_L1# PEX_RX12 DP_C_L2 DP_D_L1 PEX_TX11# PEX_RX11# PEX_TX11 DP_C_L3# DP_D_L2# PEX_RX11 DP_C_L3 DP_D_L2 PEX_TX10# PEX_RX10# PEX_TX10 DP_C_AUX# DP_D_L3# PEX_RX10 DP_C_AUX DP_D_L3 PEX_TX9# RSVD PEX_RX9# PEX_TX9 RSVD DP_D_AUX# PEX_RX9 RSVD DP_D_AUX PEX_TX8# RSVD DP_C_HPD SKY-MXM-A4500 User Manual...
  • Page 12: Safety Precautions

    MXM GPU card. Modern electronic devices are very sensitive to static electric discharges. As a safety precaution, use a grounding wrist strap at all times. Place all electronic components on a static-dissipative sur- face or in a static-shielded bag when they are not in the chassis. SKY-MXM-A4500 User Manual...
  • Page 13: Chapter 2 System Requirements

    Chapter System Requirements...
  • Page 14: Power Sequencing

    Input voltage to the GPU must strictly follow the ranges listed in the below table (with reference to GND). Operating outside the required voltage range will cause permanent damage to the GPU. Power Rail Min. Typ. Max. PWR_SRC 6.5V 7-20V 4.7V 5.3V 3.1V 3.3V 3.5V SKY-MXM-A4500 User Manual...
  • Page 15: Module Power Down And Power Up

    Figure 2.3 Reset Sequencing Note! In order to reduce boot time, a system that monitors the PWR_GOOD signal is allowed to violate the TPVPERL specification as long as the TPERST-PG timing is still met. SKY-MXM-A4500 User Manual...
  • Page 16: Displayport Interface

    In addition, the MXM imple- mentation of dual-mode DisplayPort requires the circuit in Figure 2.4 on the AUX lines for proper dongle detection. The HPD signal conditioning must also be placed on the system board. Figure 2.4 Dual-Mode DisplayPort Implementation SKY-MXM-A4500 User Manual...
  • Page 17: Dvi/Hdmi On A Dp Interface

    HDMI/DVI connector. For optional dual-link DVI support, refer to Table 2.3. Table 2.2: DisplayPort Multiplexed Signal Definitions Pin Name DVI/HDMI DP_x_L0 TX_x_D2 DP_x_L0# TX_x_D2# DP_x_L1 TX_x_D1 DP_x_L1# TX_x_D1# DP_x_L2 TX_x_D0 DP_x_L2# TX_x_D0# DP_x_L3 TX_x_CLK DP_x_L3# TX_x_CLK# DP_x_AUX DDC_x_CLK DP_x_AUX# DDC_x_DAT Figure 2.5 Dual-Mode DisplayPort Implementation SKY-MXM-A4500 User Manual...
  • Page 18: Mechanical And Environmental Specifications

    PCB strain of 500 μstrains or below. iii. The strain rate is too high (.5000 μstrains/second) during PCA operations. c. For a PCB thickness less than 1.0 mm, the max. allowable strain shall follow IPC 9704. SKY-MXM-A4500 User Manual...
  • Page 19: Gpu Thermal Policy

    (Base Clock) under the total board power level. System BIOS Requirements Before you install the MXM module, please make sure your system BIOS is config- ured with the following settings: CSM Support [Disabled] Above 4G Decoding [Enabled] SKY-MXM-A4500 User Manual...
  • Page 20 Note! Option names may vary depending on system architecture. SKY-MXM-A4500 User Manual...
  • Page 21 SKY-MXM-A4500 User Manual...
  • Page 22 No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means, such as electronically, by photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission from the publisher. All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. © Advantech Co., Ltd. 2023...

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