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QUICK START GUIDE VIA SOM-5000 Evaluation Kit 1.00-29082024...
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VIA Technologies, Inc. reserves the right the make changes to the products described in this manual at any time without prior notice.
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VIA SOM-5000 Evaluation Kit Quick Start Guide Safety Precautions • Always read the safety instructions carefully. • Keep this document for future reference. • All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted. • Keep this equipment away from humidity.
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VIA SOM-5000 Module with 2.2/2.0GHz GHz MediaTek Genio Octa-Core SoC @ 700 Octa-Core SoC, 16GB eMMC, 8GB LPDDR4X SDRAM, 2.2GHz/2.0GHz Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI, Audio Jack VIA SOM-5000 Evaluation Kit with VIA SOM-5000 Module (8GB STK-SOM500-00A0 LPDDR4X SDRAM), VIA SOMDB7 reference carrier board and accessory kit Optional Accessories...
VIA SOM-5000 Evaluation Kit Quick Start Guide Table of Contents Overview ................................ 1 Evaluation Kit Assembly..........................1 Connecting the LCD Touch Panel ......................1 Installing the Wi-Fi Wireless Module ....................2 Connecting the Camera Module ......................3 Connecting the Debug Cable ........................ 4...
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VIA SOM-5000 Evaluation Kit Quick Start Guide List of Figures Figure 01: Connecting the 8-pin FPC cable of the Touch panel to 'JTOUCH1' ............1 Figure 02: Connecting the 34-pin FPC cable of the LCD display to 'JDSI1' ............1 Figure 03: Installing and securing the Wi-Fi module ....................
VIA SOM-5000 Evaluation Kit Quick Start Guide 1. Overview This guide describes how to assemble the VIA SOM-5000 Evaluation Kit to test the VIA SOM-5000 module's functionality with the VIA SOMDB7 carrier board. Notes: The operating temperature -10°C ~ 60°C is a result of testing performed in a testing chamber, and a number of variables can influence this result.
Connect the antennas to the I-PEX connectors labeled 'MAIN' and 'AUX' on the Wi-Fi module. Note: Using an MHF-I mating/unmating jig is recommended for connecting the antennas to the I-PEX connectors on the Wi-Fi module. Refer to Appendix B of the VIA SOM-5000 User Manual for more information.
VIA SOM-5000 Evaluation Kit Quick Start Guide 2.3 Connecting the Camera Module Connect the 5MP CMOS camera module to the VIA SOM-5000 Evaluation Kit as described below: Step 1 Locate the 2-lane MIPI CSI connector labeled 'CSI2' on the VIA SOMDB7 carrier board, and gently lift its lock.
VIA SOM-5000 Evaluation Kit Quick Start Guide 2.4 Connecting the Debug Cable Connect the debug cable between the VIA SOM-5000 Evaluation Kit and a developer PC as described below: Step 1 Connect the white connector of the debug cable to the debug console connector labeled 'J14' on the VIA SOMDB7 carrier board.
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