DFI PCSF51 Embedded 1.8 SBC User Manual

PCSF51 Embedded 1.8 SBC
User Manual

PCSF51
Embedded 1.8″ SBC
User’s Manual

PCSF51 Embedded 1.8 SBC

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FCC and DOC Statement on Class A
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.

Notice:

1. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
2. Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.

About this Manual
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The manual is subject to change and update without notice, and may be based on editions that do not resemble your actual products. Please visit our website or contact our sales representatives for the latest editions.
Warranty

1. Warranty does not cover damages or failures that arises from misuse of the product, inability to use the product, unauthorized replacement or alteration of components and product specifications.
2. The warranty is void if the product has been subjected to physical abuse, improper installation, modification, accidents or unauthorized repair of the product.
3. Unless otherwise instructed in this user’s manual, the user may not, under any circumstances, attempt to perform service, adjustments or repairs on the product, whether in or out of warranty. It must be returned to the purchase point, factory or authorized service agency for all such work.
4. We will not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages to the product that has been modified or altered.

About this Package
The package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer or sales representative for assistance.

• 1 PCSF51 board
• 1 Heat spreader
• 1 Screw of M.2 card

Note: The items are subject to change in the developing stage.
Note: The items are subject to change in the developing stage.
The product and accessories in the package may not come similar to the information listed above. This may differ in accordance with the sales region or models in which it was sold. For more information about the standard package in  your region, please contact your dealer or sales representative.

Static Electricity Precautions

It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, system board, components or devices even before installing them in your system unit. Static electrical discharge can damage computer components without causing any signs of physical damage. You must take extra care in handling them to ensure against electrostatic build-up.

1. To prevent electrostatic build-up, leave the system board in its anti-static bag until you are ready to install it.
2. Wear an antistatic wrist strap.
3. Do all preparation work on a static-free surface.
4. Hold the device only by its edges. Be careful not to touch any of the components, contacts or connections.
5. Avoid touching the pins or contacts on all modules and connectors. Hold modules or connectors by their ends.

Important:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drive and other components. Perform the upgrade instruction procedures described at an ESD workstation only. If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the system chassis. If a wrist strap is unavailable, establish and maintain contact with the system chassis throughout any procedures requiring ESD protection.

Safety Precautions

• Use the correct DC / AC input voltage range.

• Unplug the power cord before removing the system chassis cover for installation or servicing. After installation or servicing, cover the system chassis before plugging in the power cord.

• There is danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced.

• Replace only with the same or equivalent specifications of batteries recommend by the manufacturer.

• Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance.

• Keep this system away from humid environments.

• Make sure the system is placed or mounted correctly and stably to prevent the chance of dropping or falling may cause damage.

• The openings on the system shall not be blocked and shall be kept in distance from other objects to make sure of proper air ventilation to protect the system from overheating.

• Dress the cables, especially the power cord, so they will  not be stepped on, in contact with high temperature surfaces, or cause any tripping hazards.

• Do not place anything on top of the power cord. Use a power cord that has been approved for use with the system and is compliant with the voltage and current ranges required by the system’s electrical specifications.

• If the system is to be unused or stored for a long time, disconnect it from the power source to avoid damage by transient overvoltage.

• If one of the following occurs, consult a service personnel:
  – The power cord or plug is damaged.
  – Liquid has penetrated the system.
  – The system has been exposed to moisture.
  – The system is not working properly.
  – The system is physically damaged.

• The unit uses a three-wire ground cable which is equipped with a third pin to ground the unit and prevent electric shock. Do not defeat the purpose of this pin. If your outlet does not support this kind of plug, contact your electrician to replace the outlet.

• Disconnect the system from the electricity outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning the surface. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning.

• Before connecting, make sure that the power supply voltage is correct. The device is connected to a power outlet which should be grounded connection.

The system may burn fingers while running.
Wait for 30 minutes to handle electronic parts after power off.

Chapter 1 – Introduction

Specifications

SYSTEM

| Processor| AMD® Ryzen™ Embedded R2514, Quad Core, 2MB Cache, 8 CU, 2.1Hz AMD® Ryzen™ Embedded R2314, Quad Core, 2MB Cache, 6 CU, 2.1GHz AMD® Ryzen™ Embedded R2312, Dual Core, 1MB Cache 3 CU, 2.7GHz 12W support
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Memory| DDR4 Memory Down up to 4GB/8GB Single Channel DDR4-2667 (R2312 with DDR4-2400)
BIOS| AMI SPI 64Mbit
GRAPHICS| Controller| AMD Vega GPU with up to 8 computing units
Feature| H.265 decode/encode support, VP9 decode
Display| • 1x HDMI
• HDMI 1.4: resolution up to 4096×2160 @ 24Hz
EXPANSION| Expansion| 1 x M.2 E key (Pie x1 / USB 2)
ETHERNET| Controller| 1 x Intel® I210AT Pie (10/100/1000Mbps)
REAR I/O| Ethernet| 1 x Gbe (RJ-45)
USB| 2 x Type A USB 3.1 Gen 2
Display| 1 x HDMI (HDMI 1.4)
INTERNAL I/O| DIO| 1 x 8-bit DIO
STORAGE| eMMC 5.0| 1 x 32GB/64GB/128GB eMMC
WATCHDOG TIMER| Output & Interval| Software Reset, Programmable via Software from 1 to 655,535 Seconds
SECURITY| TPM| fTPM 2.0
POWER| Type| Single 12V +/-5% DC
Connector| 2-pin Terminal Block
Consumption| TBD
RTC Battery| CR2032 Coin Cell
OS SUPPORT| Microsoft| Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 64-bit
Linux| Linux (Kernel 5.4) Ubuntu 20.04 LTS

MECHANISM

| Dimensions| 1.8″ SBC Form Factor 84mm (3.31″) x 55mm (2.17″)
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Height| PCB: 1.60mm
ENVIRONMENT| Temperature| Operating: 0 to 60°C
Storage: -40 to 85°C
Humidity| Operating: 5 to 90% RH
Storage: 5 to 90% RH
MTBF| TBD
Dimensions| Block Diagram
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Chapter 2 – Hardware Installations

Overview
Top View

1 Reset Button
2 Power Button
3 HDMI
4 LAN
5 USB3.1 Type A
6 CMOS Battery| 7 SPI
8 System Fan
9 DC Power Connector
10 DIO Header
11 UART Debug
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Bottom View

12 Led Indicator
13 Buzzer

Important:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your board, processor, disk drives, add-in boards, and other components. Perform installation procedures at an ESD workstation only. If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the system chassis. If a wrist strap is unavailable, establish and maintain contact with the system chassis throughout any procedures requiring ESD protection.

Standby Power LED

Important:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your board, processor, disk drives, add-in boards, and other components. Perform installation procedures at an ESD workstation only. If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the system chassis. If a wrist strap is unavailable, establish and maintain contact with the system chassis throughout any procedures requiring ESD protection.

Pin Assignment

System Fan (J3000)

DC Power Connector (CN6)

UART Debug (J12)

DIO Header (J11)

Expansion Slots
Installing the M.2 Module

Before installing the M.2 module into the M.2 socket, please make sure that the following safety cautions are well-attended.

1. Make sure the PC and all other peripheral devices connected to it has been powered down.
2. Disconnect all power cords and cables.
3. Locate the M.2 socket on the system board
4. Make sure the notch on card is aligned to the key on the socket.
5. Make sure the standoff screw is removed from the standoff.

Please follow the steps below to install the card into the socket.

Step 1:
Insert the card into the socket at an angle while making sure the notch and key are perfectly aligned.

Step 2:
Press the end of the card far from the socket down until against the stand- off.

Step 3:
Screw tight the card onto the stand-off with a screw driver and a stand-off screw until the gap between the card and the standoff closes up. The card should be lying parallel to the board when it’s correctly mounted.

Assembly
A heat spreader is included in the standard package. The heat spreader and components required for mounting are illustrated below.

The heat spreader is designed to be mounted onto the module as illustrated below. Please make sure the contacting sides of the heat spreader and the module are correct — the CPU side of the module shall be facing the interface metal side and legs of the heat spreader. Rotate horizontally so the interface metal sits right on top of the CPU. Remove any plastic cover on the interface metal and apply thermal paste/adhesive if it is required.

Rotate the module and heat spreader combo so that the I/O is facing the desired side, and place the combo in the position of the chassis reserved for your module.
Align the screw holes of the combo to those on the chassis. The combo can be mounted onto the chassis in two manners — 1) module side to the chassis, or 2) heat spreader side to the chassis as illustrated below. This shall depend entirely  on the design of the chassis with regard to interior spacing, thermal, and I/O.
Place the screws that come with the standard package into the screw holes, and use a screw driver to fasten the screws until the combo is securely fixed onto the chassis.

Chapter 3 – BIOS Settings

Overview
The BIOS is a program that takes care of the basic level of communication between the CPU and peripherals. It contains codes for various advanced features found in this system board. The BIOS allows you to configure the system and  save the configuration in a battery-backed CMOS so that the data retains even when the power is off. In general, the information stored in the CMOS RAM of the EEPROM will stay unchanged unless a configuration change has been made such as a hard drive replaced or a device added.
It is possible that the CMOS battery will fail causing CMOS data loss. If this happens, you need to install a new CMOS battery and reconfigure the BIOS settings.

Note:
The BIOS is constantly updated to improve the performance of the system board; therefore the BIOS screens in this chapter may not appear the same as the actual one. These screens are for reference purpose only.

Default Configuration
Most of the configuration settings are either predefined according to the Load Optimal Defaults settings which are stored in the BIOS or are automatically detected and configured without requiring any actions. There are a few settings that you may need to change depending on your system configuration.
Entering the BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility can only be operated from the keyboard and all commands are keyboard commands. The commands are available at the right side of each setup screen.
The BIOS Setup Utility does not require an operating system to run. After you power up the system, the BIOS message appears on the screen and the memory count begins. After the memory test, the message “Press DEL to run setup” will appear on the screen. If the message disappears before you respond, restart the system or press the “Reset” button. You may also restart the system by pressing the and keys simultaneously.

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