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AVA-3510
User's Manual
NVIDIA GPU and Intel® AI Computing Platform
for Autonomous Drive Applications
Manual Rev.:
Revision Date:
Part Number:
1.4
February 14, 2025
50M-41051-1040

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  • Page 1 AVA-3510 User’s Manual NVIDIA GPU and Intel® AI Computing Platform for Autonomous Drive Applications Manual Rev.: Revision Date: February 14, 2025 Part Number: 50M-41051-1040...
  • Page 2: Revision History

    Revision History Revision Description Date Initial release 2022-05-27 Update table mount damper info 2022-06-23 Update DIO info 2023-06-08 (Previous version P/N: 50M-00078-1010) update product specs, images, mechanical dimensions, and illustrations 2024-0913 Getting started updated and an appendix section added 2025-02-14 Preface...
  • Page 3 Preface Copyright Copyright 2025 ADLINK Technology, Inc. This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic, or other means in any form without prior written permission of the manufacturer.
  • Page 4 Conventions Take note of the following conventions used throughout this manual to make sure that users perform certain tasks and instructions properly. Additional information, aids, and tips that help users perform tasks. Information to prevent minor physical injury, component damage, data loss, and/or program corruption when trying to complete a task.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    AVA-3510 Table of Contents Preface ..........................iii List of Figures ........................vii Introduction ........................ 9 Features........................9 Packing List ......................9 Optional Accessories ....................10 System Architecture ....................11 Product Specifications ..................... 11 Power Specifications ....................12 DisplayPort Feature Support ................... 12 Functional Block Diagram ..................
  • Page 6: Preface

    Chipset ........................46 Boot ........................48 Security ........................48 Save & Exit ......................50 Appendix A: Determine GPIO Pins on AVA-3510 Gen 1 ........51 Reference Environment ..................51 Locate GPIO Controller ................... 51 Find GPIO Pins ....................... 52 Test the GPIO Function ..................57 Safety Instructions ......................
  • Page 7: List Of Figures

    AVA-3510 List of Figures Figure 1: Functional block diagram ......................13 Figure 2: Mechanical dimensions ......................15 Figure 3: Mechanical dimensions with table mount ................16 Figure 4: Connector locations (Front view) ....................17 Figure 5: Connector locations (Rear view) ....................18 Figure 6: Connector locations (Right side view) ..................18 Figure 7: Power connector ........................27...
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  • Page 9: Introduction

    64 GB ECC DDR4 memory. The system features 1x and 2x 2.5" SATA drive bays for storage. The AVA-3510 is equipped with two 10GbE and five 1GbE ports for automotive Ethernet applications and MXM NVIDIA® Quadro® Embedded RTX5000 for AI computing.
  • Page 10: Optional Accessories

    1.3 Optional Accessories AC/DC Power adapter for AVA-3510 (P/N: 31-62179-0000-A0) • 1x 330WAC/DC adapter, 24V/13.75A LTE Module Kit for AVA-3510-Gen1 (P/N: 91-95328-100E) 1x Mini PCIe LTE/HSPA+ module • 2x RF cable MHF I(M) to RP-SMA(F), 200mm • • 2x External antenna WWAN(4G) 1x LTE heat-spreader (31x31x13.9mm)
  • Page 11: System Architecture

    AVA-3510 2 System Architecture 2.1 Product Specifications Model Name AVA-3510 - Xeon® E System Core Processor Intel® Xeon® E-2278GE Processor Base Freq. 3.3 GHz Max. Turbo Freq. 4.7 GHz Chipset Intel® Chipset C246 Graphics NVIDIA® Quadro® Embedded RTX5000, MXM 3.1 type B+, PCIe x16 Gen3...
  • Page 12: Power Specifications

    M.2 and Mini PCIe modules may require an additional thermal solution when operated above 60 °C. Please contact your local ADLINK representative for more information. 2.2 Power Specifications 2.2.1 Power Consumption The following table presents the AVA-3510 power consumption data at room temperature under the following test conditions. • Processor: Intel ®...
  • Page 13: Functional Block Diagram

    AVA-3510 Input Over-Voltage Protection When the input voltage exceeds 37.88V +5%, the module will shut down. Input Over-Temperature Protection Power will automatically shut down when the operating temperature of the power module sensor exceeds 125°C. Under Voltage Lockout (UVLO) The undervoltage lockout feature will shut down the power if the input voltage is below 5.2V -5%.
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  • Page 15: Mechanical Layout

    AVA-3510 3 Mechanical Layout 3.1 Mechanical Dimensions All dimension measurements are in mm (millimeters). Figure 2: Mechanical dimensions Mechanical Layout...
  • Page 16: Figure 3: Mechanical Dimensions With Table Mount

    Figure 3: Mechanical dimensions with table mount Mechanical Layout...
  • Page 17: Connector Locations

    AVA-3510 3.2 Connector Locations All dimension measurements are in mm (millimeters). Front View RESET BUTTON Figure 4: Connector locations (Front view) Table 3: Connector labels (Front view) System reset button Power on/off button DI/DO DisplayPort DP++ RJ-45 10 GbE RJ-45 1 GbE USB 2.0...
  • Page 18: Figure 5: Connector Locations (Rear View)

    Rear View Figure 5: Connector locations (Rear view) Table 4: Connector labels (Front view) Antenna connectors DC power input header USB 3.0 2.5” SATA drive bays Ground stud Right Side View Figure 6: Connector locations (Right side view) Table 5: Connector labels (Right side view) Unused SIM slot 4G SIM slot Antenna connectors...
  • Page 19: Getting Started

    AVA-3510 4 Getting Started Follow the instructions in this chapter to install a Wi-Fi or LTE module, table mounting brackets, 2.5" SATA SSD, ground cable, and DC power supply. Only one optional Mini PCIe module is supported. The user may install either a Wi-Fi or LTE module.
  • Page 20: Installing A Wi-Fi Module (Optional)

    4.2 Installing a Wi-Fi Module (Optional) Follow the instructions below to install a Wi-Fi module. 1. Insert the M.2 Wi-Fi module into the provided M.2-to-mPCIe carrier board, and install the M3 screw to secure it. 2. Insert the Wi-Fi + carrier board assembly into the Mini PCIe slot and secure it using two M2.5 screws. 3.
  • Page 21: Installing An Lte Module (Optional)

    AVA-3510 4. Secure the Wi-Fi heat spreader to the inside of the bottom cover using the M3 screws. 4.3 Installing an LTE Module (Optional) Follow the instructions below to install an LTE module. 1. Insert the LTE module into the Mini PCIe slot and secure it using two M2.5 screws.
  • Page 22 2. Connect the internal RF cables to the module (follow the routing in red), install the cable plug mount, and install the SMA connectors into the antenna openings as indicated. 3. Secure the LTE heat-spreader to the inside of the bottom cover using two M3 screws. Getting Started...
  • Page 23: Installing Can Module (Optional)

    AVA-3510 4.4 Installing CAN Module (Optional) The CAN module must be installed in the inner mPCIe slot, as shown in the diagram below. 4.5 Installing a µSIM for LTE (Optional) Insert a µSIM module into the SIM2 slot as shown.
  • Page 24 4.6 Table Mounting The AVA-3510 can be surface-mounted using the table mount brackets and screws provided. 1. Secure the brackets to the chassis using with the 6 screws provided. Dimensions: mm Getting Started...
  • Page 25: Sata Ssd Installation

    AVA-3510 Mount the system to the table. • Recommended operating temperature of dampers is from - 20°C to 60°C • Dampers must be kept away from fire and organic solvents. NOTE 4.7 2.5" SATA SSD Installation Loosen the captive screw securing the SATA drive tray and pull it out. Secure the SATA module to the tray with four M3 screws, then insert the module into the slot.
  • Page 26: Connections

    4.8 Connections 4.8.1 Connecting a Ground Cable Connect the ground cable before making any other connections. When disassembling the system, always detach the ground cable last. • Use a ground cable with a cross section of at least 16AWG and an M5 size ring terminal. Slide the ring terminal onto the ground stud and secure it with the locking M5 nut.
  • Page 27: Connecting The Power Supply

    AVA-3510 4.10 Connecting the Power Supply • Work on the computer system may only be carried out by personnel qualified for the specific task and who have the training and experience to identify risks and avoid potential hazards. • Make sure that a ground cable has been connected to the system before connecting an external power supply and switching on the system.
  • Page 28: Optional Ac/Dc Power Adapter

    <Del> or <Esc> to enter BIOS setup menu and change the Boot Option settings. If no operating system is found, the system will enter the BIOS setup menu automatically. The AVA-3510 is delivered without an operating system installed. When an MXM graphics module is installed, the default Primary Display BIOS setting (Auto) will send bootup display output to DP2-DP3 (MXM graphics).
  • Page 29: Connectors And Pinouts

    AVA-3510 5 Connectors and Pinouts 5.1 Pin Definitions Please refer to figure 4: Connector locations (Front view) on page 15. 5.1.1 RJ-45 GbE Connectors Pin # 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX 1000BASE-T/10GBASE-T LAN_TX0+ LAN_TX0- LAN_TX1+ — LAN_TX2+ — LAN_TX2- LAN_TX1- — LAN_TX3+ — LAN_TX3-...
  • Page 30: Usb 3.0 Connector

    5.1.2 DisplayPort/DP++ Connectors Pin # Signal Pin # Signal CN_DP0_P Ground CN_DP0_N CN_DP1_P Ground CN_DP1_N CN_DP2_P Ground CN_DP2_N CN_DP3_P Ground CN_DP3_N CN_CAD-L CN_CEC CN_AUX_P Ground CN_AUX_N DDP_HPD Ground P3V3 5.1.3 USB 3.0 Connector Pin # Signal +5V_USB3 USB2_P0_DN USB2_P0_DP USB3_P0_RXN USB3_P0_RXP USB3_P0_TXN USB3_P0_TXP...
  • Page 31 AVA-3510 5.1.6 DIO DB9 Connectors The location and pin definitions of the optional DIO connectors are as shown below. Pin # Port 0/1 Port 2/3 DI_GDN DI_GDN DO Power (sink) DO Power (sink) DO_GND DO_GND Optical Isolated Input Channel Number of Channel 2 DI 5–24V dc...
  • Page 32 DIO Reference Circuits Connectors and Pinouts...
  • Page 33: Mini Pcie Connector

    AVA-3510 5.1.7 COM DB9 Connectors Pin # RS-232 RS-422 RS-485 TXD- TXD+ RXD+ RXD- 5.1.8 Mini PCIe Connector Pin # Signal Pin # Signal PCIE_WAKE# P_+3V3_MPCIE P_+1V5_S MPCIE0_CLKREQ# P_+3V3_UIM UIM_DATA REFCLK_MPCIE_N UIM_CLK REFCLK_MPCIE_P UIM_RST UIM_VPP PLTRST_MINIPCIE-L MPCIE_RXN P_+3V3_MPCIE MPCIE_RXP P_+1V5_S...
  • Page 34: Connector

    Pin # Signal Pin # Signal P_+1V5_S P_+3V3_MPCIE 5.2 M.2 Connector Pin # Signal Signal P_+3V3_NGFF P_+3V3_NGFF PCH_PCIE_RX9_N PCH_PCIE_RX9_P PCH_PCIE_TX9_N P_+3V3_NGFF PCH_PCIE_TX9_P P_+3V3_NGFF P_+3V3_NGFF PCH_PCIE_RX10_N P_+3V3_NGFF PCH_PCIE_RX10_P PCH_PCIE_TX10_N PCH_PCIE_TX10_P PCH_PCIE_RX11_N PCH_PCIE_RX11_P PCH_PCIE_TX11_N PCH_PCIE_TX11_P PCH_SATA_DEVSLP1 PCH_PCIE_RX12_P PCH_PCIE_RX12_N PCH_PCIE_TX12_N PCH_PCIE_TX12_P PCIE_PLTRST_BUF-L PCH_CLK_REQ3-L PCH_PCIE_CLK3_N PCH_PCIE_CLK3_P Connectors and Pinouts...
  • Page 35: Status Leds

    AVA-3510 Pin # Signal Signal SATA_PCIE_M2_SEL P_+3V3_NGFF P_+3V3_NGFF P_+3V3_NGFF 5.3 Status LEDs LED Indicator Color Description Disk Drive (SATA) When blinking, it indicates the SATA drive is active. Watchdog (WD) Indicates watchdog timer status. When the watchdog timer starts, the LED Yellow flashes.
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  • Page 37: Bios Settings

    AVA-3510 6 BIOS Settings 6.1 Menu Structure This section presents the primary menus of the AMIBIOS EFI BIOS setup utility. Use the following table as a quick ® reference for the contents of the BIOS Setup Utility. The subsections describe the submenus and options for each menu item.
  • Page 38: Menu Setup

    There is a hotkey legend located in the right frame of most setup screens. NOTE →← Left/Right The Left and Right < Arrow > keys allow you to select a setup screen. For example: Main screen, Advanced screen, Chipset screen, and so on. ↑↓...
  • Page 39: System Information

    AVA-3510 which is implemented in BIOS. ww.x.yy.zzzz 6.2.2 System Information Feature Options Description Info-only. Project Name Shows the project name. AVA-3510 Info-only. Shows the CPU board HW version. CPU Board Version A1/A2/A3/… Info-only. CPU Brand String Shows what CPU is booting the system.
  • Page 40: Advanced Menu

    6.3 Advanced Menu This menu contains the settings for most of the user interfaces in the system. Feature Option Description ► CPU Configuration Submenu ► Power Management Submenu ► Serial Console Redirection Submenu ► USB Configuration Submenu ► AMT Configuration Submenu ►...
  • Page 41 AVA-3510 6.3.1 Advanced > CPU Configuration Feature Option Description Info-only Type Shows the CPU information. Package Info-only Shows the CPU information. Stepping Info-only Shows the CPU information. Number of Processors Info-only Shows the CPU information. Info-only Shows the CPU information.
  • Page 42: Serial Console Redirection

    6.3.2 Advanced > Power Management Feature Option Description State After G3 Power On, Power Off, Last Specify what state to go to when power is re-applied State after a power failure (G3 state). Enable or disable system wake on alarm event. Select FixedTime, system will wake on the hr::min::sec specified.
  • Page 43 AVA-3510 require more than 1 stop bit. Flow Control None, Hardware RTS/CTS Configures flow control for console redirection. Hardware flow control uses RTC/CTS. Software flow control uses XON/XOFF. VT-UTF8 Combo Disabled Enable VT-UTF8 combination key support for Key Support Enabled ANSI/VT100 terminals.
  • Page 44 6.3.7 Advanced > NCT6106D HW Monitor Feature Option Description CPU Temperature Info-only Board Temperature Info-only System Fan Speed Info-only Manual Mode, Configure Fan Control Mode. Select Manual Mode, user can configure a fixed fan duty. Select SMART SMART FAN IV, FAN IV, user can configure 4 temperatures and 4 fan Auto Mode duties, it offers 3 slopes to control the fan speed.
  • Page 45 AVA-3510 6.3.10 Advanced > Network Stack Configuration Feature Option Description Network Stack Disabled Enable/Disable UEFI Network Stack Enabled Disabled IPv4 PXE Support Enable/Disable IPv4 PXE boot support. If disabled, IPv4 PXE boot support will not be available. Enabled IPv4 HTTP Support Disabled Enable/Disable IPv4 HTTP boot support.
  • Page 46: Chipset

    6.3.12 Advanced > Miscellaneous Feature Option Description IGN Timeout of Power On OFF, 0 sec, 1 sec, IGN Timeout of Power On 2 sec, 3 sec, 4 sec, 5 sec, 6 sec, 7 sec, 8 sec, 9 sec, 10 sec, 11sec, 12 sec, 13 sec, 14 sec, 15 sec IGN Timeout of Power Off...
  • Page 47 AVA-3510 6.4.1.2. Chipset > System Agent (SA) Configuration > Graphics Configuration Feature Option Description Primary Display Auto, IGFX, PEG Select which of IGFX/PEG/PCIe Graphics device should be Primary Display. Internal Graphics Auto, Disabled, Keep IGFX enabled based on the Enabled setup options.
  • Page 48: Boot

    6.4.2.2. Chipset > PCH-IO Configuration > M.2 Device Configuration Feature Option Description M.2 Port Device Link 2X2, X4 To configure M.2 port's PCIe link as X1 or X2 Selection 6.5 Boot Feature Option Description Setup Prompt Timeout Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535 (0xFFFF) means indefinite waiting.
  • Page 49 AVA-3510 Secure Boot Mode Standard, Custom Secure Boot mode options: HDD Password When selecting an HDD to configure passwords, the BIOS will open a new setup page, as shown below. The method for configuring HDD passwords is the same as for BIOS passwords. Once a password is set, its status will be displayed on the screen, such as 'INSTALLED' under 'HDD User Pwd Status.' If no HDD user password is...
  • Page 50: Save & Exit

    6.7 Save & Exit Feature Option Description Save Changes and Exit Enter Save changed settings and exit BIOS setup utility. Discard Changes and Exit Enter Skip changed setting and exit BIOS setup utility. Enter Save Changes and Reset Save all changed settings and let system do reset to boot system.
  • Page 51: Appendix A: Determine Gpio Pins On Ava-3510 Gen

    AVA-3510 7 Appendix A: Determine GPIO Pins on AVA-3510 Gen 1 7.1 Reference Environment Platform: AVA-3510 gen1 • Target OS: Ubuntu 20.04.1 LTS (Kernel 5.15.0-126-generic) • 7.2 Locate GPIO Controller 1. List all the gpiochip nodes under “/sys/class/gpio”. 2. Check the gpiochip system node...
  • Page 52: Find Gpio Pins

    There is a gpiochip device named “INIT3450:00” under the kernel debug system node. $ sudo ls -l /sys/kernel/debug/pinctrl Check the pinctrl debug functions under the gpiochip device node. $ sudo ls -l /sys/kernel/debug/pinctrl/INT3450\:00/ Appendix A: Determine GPIO Pins on AVA-3510 Gen 1...
  • Page 53 PCH_DO0: GPP_D9 / ISH_SPI_CS / GSPI2_CS0  PCH_DO1: GPP_D10 / ISH_SPI_CLK / GSPI2_CLK  PCH_DO2: GPP_D11 / ISH_SPI_MISO / GP_BSSB_CLK /GSPI2_MISO  PCH_DO3: GPP_D12 / ISH_SPI_MOSI / GP_BSSB_DI / GSPI2_MOSI  Appendix A: Determine GPIO Pins on AVA-3510 Gen 1...
  • Page 54 There are 4 * DI and 4 * DO pins 6. Check the pinctrl debug system node. There is a gpiochip device named “INIT3450:00” under the kernel debug system node. $ sudo ls -l /sys/kernel/debug/pinctrl Appendix A: Determine GPIO Pins on AVA-3510 Gen 1...
  • Page 55 $ sudo cat /sys/kernel/debug/pinctrl/INT34C6\:00/pins Refer to the schematics, the DI0/DI1/DI2/DI3 pins are: PCH_DI0: GPP_C8 / UART0A_RXD  PCH_DI1: GPP_C9 / UART0A_TXD  PCH_DI2: GPP_C10 / UART0A_RTS  PCH_DI3: GPP_C11 / UART0A_CTS  Appendix A: Determine GPIO Pins on AVA-3510 Gen 1...
  • Page 56 DI0 = pin59 = gpio732 ( 59 – 51 + 724 = 732 ) DI1 = pin60 = gpio733 ( 60 – 51 + 724 = 733 ) DI2 = pin61 = gpio734 ( 61 – 51 + 724 = 734 ) Appendix A: Determine GPIO Pins on AVA-3510 Gen 1...
  • Page 57: Test The Gpio Function

    $ sudo echo in > /sys/class/gpio/gpio734/direction $ sudo echo in > /sys/class/gpio/gpio735/direction $ sudo echo out > /sys/class/gpio/gpio765/direction $ sudo echo out > /sys/class/gpio/gpio766/direction $ sudo echo out > /sys/class/gpio/gpio767/direction $ sudo echo out > /sys/class/gpio/gpio768/direction Appendix A: Determine GPIO Pins on AVA-3510 Gen 1...
  • Page 58 $ sudo echo 734 > /sys/class/gpio/unexport $ sudo echo 735 > /sys/class/gpio/unexport $ sudo echo 765 > /sys/class/gpio/unexport $ sudo echo 766 > /sys/class/gpio/unexport $ sudo echo 767 > /sys/class/gpio/unexport $ sudo echo 768 > /sys/class/gpio/unexport Appendix A: Determine GPIO Pins on AVA-3510 Gen 1...
  • Page 59: Safety Instructions

    AVA-3510 Safety Instructions Read and follow all instructions marked on the product and in the documentation before you operate your system. Retain all safety and operating instructions for future use. Please read these safety instructions carefully. • Please keep this User‘s Manual for later reference.
  • Page 60: Getting Services

    6450 Via Del Oro, San Jose, CA 95119-1208, USA Tel: +1-408-360-0200 Toll Free: +1-800-966-5200 (USA only) Fax: +1-408-600-1189 Email: info@adlinktech.com ADLINK Technology (China) Co., Ltd. Address: 300 Fang Chun Rd., Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park, Pudong New Area Shanghai, 201203 China Tel: +86-21-5132-8988 Fax: +86-21-5132-3588 Email: market@adlinktech.com...

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