Kontron AM4024e - Manual (Page 11)

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User Guide
AM4024(E)
1 Introduction
1.1 Board Over view
The AM4024(E) is a highly integrated CPU board implemented as a Single Mid-size Advanced Mezzanine
Card (AMC) for ATCA and MicroTCA applications. The design is based on the 4
th generation Intel® Core™
i5/i7 processor platform combined with the mobile Intel® QM87 Chipset.
The AM4024(E) supports up to 16 GB dual-channel Double Data Rate (DDR3) memory with Error Check-
ing and Correction (ECC) running at 1600 MHz. Up to two Intel® I350 Quad Gigabit Ethernet controllers
(providing up to 8 GbE ports) are directly connected to the processor via x4 PCI Express 3.0 interfaces,
thus ensuring a maximum data throughput between processor and memory. The AM4024(E) can be op-
tionally equipped with up to 64 GB of SLC NAND flash memory via a SATA Flash module.
The AM4024(E) supports a comprehensive set of interconnecting capabilities. On the front panel, the
AM4024(E) comes with a broad set of I/O interfaces, such as 2x Gigabit Ethernet, DisplayPort, COM, and
USB, allowing for a convenient bring-up process during the application development process. A variety
of high-speed interconnect ports to the backplane, such as up to 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports, PCI Express,
and SATA, ensures a wide range of possible application use cases for the AM4024(E).
The processor and the memory are soldered on the AM4024(E) which results in a higher MTBF value and
a significant advantage for the cooling concept. The careful design and selection of high-temperature-
resistant components together with the elaborated heat sink design ensure high product reliability.
A front panel design according to the PICMG® MTCA.1 specification (on project request) provides shock
and vibration resistance in demanding environmental conditions.
The AM4024(E) is an ideal platform for high-performance computing and multi-processor systems in
general. In the communication market the AM4024(E) perfectly serves for media server, gateway ap-
plications as well as in test solutions for networking equipment. In particular, the Core™ i7 with inte-
grated Intel® HD Graphics 4600/5200 provides a significant performance boost for video streaming/
transcoding and IPTV applications.
The AM4024(E) is offered with various Board Support Packages including Windows, VxWorks and Linux
operating systems. For further information concerning the operating systems available for the
AM4024(E), please contact Kontron.
1.2 System Expansion Capabilities
1.2.1 SATA Flash Module (Optional)
The SATA Flash module provides up to 64 GB of SLC NAND flash memory. For further information on the
SATA Flash module, refer to Chapter 6.
1.2.2 RTC Backup Batter y Module (Optional)
The RTC Backup Battery module provides backup-power for the RTC via two soldered, parallel-connect-
ed 3V lithium batteries. For further information on the RTC Backup Battery module, refer to Chapter 7.