MSC Q7-AL
The new MSC Q7-AL module features Intel’s next-generation low-power System-on-Chip (SOC) for the Internet of Things. The Intel Atom Processor E3900 series integrates processor core, graphics, memory, and I/O interfaces into one solution. Based on 14nm processor technology this multi-core processor provides outstanding computing and graphics performance and is more power efficient compared to its predecessors.
The new MSC Q7-AL offers triple independent display support, DirectX 12, fast DDR3L-1866 memory and USB 3.0 on a compact, power saving and cost-efficient Qseven Rev. 2.1 module.
Different SOCs with dual- and quad-core processors are supported by this design. In addition to an extensive set of interfaces and features, the MSC Q7-AL optionally offers hardware based security compliant to the requirements of TCG (Trusted Computing Group).
For evaluation and design-in of the MSC Q7-AL module, MSC provides suitable Qseven Rev. 2.0 platform board. A complete, ready-to-run Starterkit is also available.
Highlights
- Intel Atom X7-E3950 quad-core 1.6/2.0GHz, 12W
- Intel Atom x5-E3940 quad-core 1.6/1.8GHz, 9.5W
- Intel Atom x5-E3930 dual-core 1.3/1.8GHz, 6.5W
- Intel Pentium N4200 quad-core 1.1/2.5GHz, 6W
- Intel Celeron N3350 dual-core 1.1/2.4GHz, 6W
- Integrated Intel Gen. 9 HD Graphics
- Up to 8GB DDR3L SDRAM, dual-channel, ECC support (optional)
- Up to 64GB eMMC Flash (optional)
- Two SATA-III interfaces (6Gbps)
- DisplayPort++ interface
- LVDS/Embedded DisplayPort interface
- Triple Independent Display support
- DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.3, OpenCL 2.0
- Up to 4x PCI Express x1 Gen. 2
- Up to 3x USB 3.0 Host interfaces
- Up to 8x USB 2.0 Host interfaces
- 1x USB Host/Device support
- Gigabit Ethernet
- UART, LPC, SPI, I2C, SMBus
- HD Audio, SD Card interface
- Trusted Platform Module (optional)
- Qseven Rev. 2.1 compliant
- UEFI Firmware
Specifications
Technology | x86 |
Form Factor | Qseven |
CPU | Intel Atom x7-E3950 Processor, quad-core, 1.6/2.0GHz, 18 EU GFX, 12W Intel Atom x5-E3940 Processor, quad-core, 1.6/1.8GHz, 12 EU GFX, 9.5W Intel Atom x5-E3930 Processor, dual-core, 1.3/1.8GHz, 12 EU GFX, 6.5W Intel Pentium Processor N4200, quad-core, 1.1/2.5GHz, 18 EU GFX, 6W Intel Celeron Processor N3350, dual-core, 1.1/2.4GHz, 12 EU GFX, 6W Intel® Technologies: Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) Intel® Trusted Execution Engine (TXE) 3.0 Precision Time Management |
Chipset | Integrated in SOC |
RAM | Up to 8GB 1866 MT/s DDR3L SDRAM, dual-channel, soldered, ECC support (optional) |
Flash | Up to 64GB eMMC V5.0 Flash, soldered (optional) |
Storage Interfaces | 2x SATA-III 6Gbps 1x SD 3.01 |
USB | 3x USB 3.0, 3x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.0/2.0 Host/Device* or 2x USB 3.0, 5x USB 2.0, 1x USB 2.0 Host/Device* or 1x USB 3.0, 7x USB 2.0, 1x USB 2.0 Host/Device* *One USB 3.0 port according to Qseven Rev. 2.1 (only SS signals) |
Serial Interfaces | 1x UART (no handshake) |
Bus Interfaces | Up to 4x PCI-Express x1 Gen. 2 lanes 1x LPC Bus 1x I2C Bus 1x SPI Bus 1x SMBus |
Display Controller | Integrated Intel HD Graphics Gen. 9 Up to 18 execution units (EU) 3D Acceleration: DirectX 12.0, OpenGL 4.3, OpenCL 2.0 Full Profile Video Decode: MPEG2, H.264 (L5.2), VC-1, WMV9, VP8, JPEG/MJPEG, H.265 (HEVC), VP9, MVC |
Display Interfaces | Three independent displays supported 1x DisplayPort++ (DisplayPort 1.2a up to 4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz, HDMI 1.4b up to 3840 x 2160 @ 30Hz) Dual-Channel LVDS 24/18 bit up to 2560 x 1600 @ 60Hz or 2x Embedded DisplayPort 1.3 up to 4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz (optional) |
Network Interface | 10/100/1000Base-T (Intel i210) |
Audio Interface | High Definition Audio |
Security Device | Infineon Trusted Platform Module 2.0 (optional) |
Miscellaneous | Watchdog Timer: Initiates system reset, (programmable, 1s … 255h) Fan Supply: PWM Speed Control for system fan on carrier board RTC battery: external System Monitoring: Voltage, Temperature, CPU Fan, System Fan |
Feature Highlights | Qseven Rev.2.1 compliant |
Firmware | AMI Aptio UEFI |
OS Support | Windows 10 BSP for Linux on request EAPI (HW Programming Interface) |
Power Requirement | +5V +/-5% +5V Standby |
Environment | Temperature Range: 0° … 60°C (operating) -25° … 85°C (storage) -40° … 85°C (operating industrial) Humidity: 5 … 95% (operating, non-condensing) 5 … 95% (storage, non-condensing) |
Dimensions | 70 x 70 mm |
Certificates | UL / CE |
Cooling | Heatspreader Heatsink |
Carrier | MSC Q7-MB-EP5 SC Q7-MB-EP6 |
Order Info
Order No. | Description | Reference | Status |
78172 | Qseven Rev.2.1 module with Intel Atom E3930 processor (1.3/1.8GHz), Dual-Core, 6.5W, 4GB 1866MT/s DDR3L, 32GB eMMC, GbE LAN, 2x USB 3.0 Host, 5x USB 2.0 Host, 1x USB2.0 Host/Device, TPM, DP, LVDS Graphics, industrial temperature -40...+85°C | MSC Q7-AL-E3930- 25N0211I PCBFTX | PV |
69791 | Qseven Rev.2.1 module with Intel Atom E3930 processor (1.3/1.8GHz), Dual-Core, 6.5W, 2GB 1866MT/s DDR3L, 16GB eMMC, GbE LAN, 2x USB 3.0 Host, 5x USB 2.0 Host, 1x USB2.0 Host/Device, TPM, DP, LVDS Graphics | MSC Q7-AL-E3930- 14N0211C PCBFTX | PV |
78435 | Qseven Rev.2.1 module with Intel Atom E3930 processor (1.3/1.8GHz), Dual-Core, 6.5W, 2GB 1866MT/s DDR3L, no eMMC, GbE LAN, 2x USB 3.0 Host, 5x USB 2.0 Host, 1x USB2.0 Host/Device, TPM, DP, LVDS Graphics, industrial temperature -40...+85°C | MSC Q7-AL-E3930- 1NN0211I PCBFTX | PV |
69793 | Qseven Rev.2.1 module with Intel Atom E3930 processor (1.3/1.8GHz), Dual-Core, 6.5W, 2GB 1866MT/s DDR3L, 16GB eMMC, GbE LAN, 2x USB 3.0 Host, 5x USB 2.0 Host, 1x USB2.0 Host/Device, TPM, DP, LVDS Graphics, industrial temperature -40...+85°C | MSC Q7-AL-E3930- 14N0211I PCBFTX | PV |
69799 | Qseven Rev.2.1 module with Intel Atom E3940 processor (1.6/1.8GHz), Quad-Core, 9.5W, 4GB 1866MT/s DDR3L, 16GB eMMC, GbE LAN, 2x USB 3.0 Host, 5x USB 2.0 Host, 1x USB2.0 Host/Device, TPM, DP, LVDS Graphics | MSC Q7-AL-E3940- 24N0211C PCBFTX | PV |
78438 | Qseven Rev.2.1 module with Intel Atom E3940 processor (1.6/1.8GHz), Quad-Core, 9.5W, 4GB 1866MT/s DDR3L, no eMMC, GbE LAN, 2x USB 3.0 Host, 5x USB 2.0 Host, 1x USB2.0 Host/Device, TPM, DP, LVDS Graphics, industrial temperature -40...+85°C | MSC Q7-AL-E3940- 2NN0211I PCBFTX | PV |
69801 | Qseven Rev.2.1 module with Intel Atom E3940 processor (1.6/1.8GHz), Quad-Core, 9.5W, 4GB 1866MT/s DDR3L, 16GB eMMC, GbE LAN, 2x USB 3.0 Host, 5x USB 2.0 Host, 1x USB2.0 Host/Device, TPM, DP, LVDS Graphics, industrial temperature -40...+85°C | MSC Q7-AL-E3940- 24N0211I PCBFTX | PV |
69795 | Qseven Rev.2.1 module with Intel Atom E3950 processor (1.6/2.0GHz), Quad-Core, 12W, 8GB 1866MT/s DDR3L, 32GB eMMC, GbE LAN, 2x USB 3.0 Host, 5x USB 2.0 Host, 1x USB2.0 Host/Device, TPM, DP, LVDS Graphics | MSC Q7-AL-E3950- 35N0211C PCBFTX | PV |
78442 | Qseven Rev.2.1 module with Intel Atom E3950 processor (1.6/2.0GHz), Quad-Core, 12W, 8GB 1866MT/s DDR3L, no eMMC, GbE LAN, 2x USB 3.0 Host, 5x USB 2.0 Host, 1x USB2.0 Host/Device, TPM, DP, LVDS Graphics, industrial temperature -40...+85°C | MSC Q7-AL-E3950- 3NN0211I PCBFTX | PV |
78440 | Qseven Rev.2.1 module with Intel Atom E3950 processor (1.6/2.0GHz), Quad-Core, 12W, 4GB 1866MT/s DDR3L, 16GB eMMC, GbE LAN, 2x USB 3.0 Host, 5x USB 2.0 Host, 1x USB2.0 Host/Device, TPM, DP, LVDS Graphics, industrial temperature -40...+85°C | MSC Q7-AL-E3950- 24N0211I PCBFTX | PV |
69797 | Qseven Rev.2.1 module with Intel Atom E3950 processor (1.6/2.0GHz), Quad-Core, 12W, 8GB 1866MT/s DDR3L, 32GB eMMC, GbE LAN, 2x USB 3.0 Host, 5x USB 2.0 Host, 1x USB2.0 Host/Device, TPM, DP, LVDS Graphics, industrial temperature -40...+85°C | MSC Q7-AL-E3950- 35N0211I PCBFTX | PV |
69779 | Qseven Rev.2.1 module with Intel Celeron N3350 processor (1.1/2.4GHz), Dual-Core, 6W, 4GB 1866MT/s DDR3L, 16GB eMMC, GbE LAN, 2x USB 3.0 Host, 5x USB 2.0 Host, 1x USB2.0 Host/Device, TPM, DP, LVDS Graphics | MSC Q7-AL-N3350- 24N0211C PCBFTX | OR |
69777 | Qseven Rev.2.1 module with Intel Pentium N4200 processor (1.1/2.5GHz), Quad-Core, 6W, 8GB 1866MT/s DDR3L, 32GB eMMC, GbE LAN, 2x USB 3.0 Host, 5x USB 2.0 Host, 1x USB2.0 Host/Device, TPM, DP, LVDS Graphics | MSC Q7-AL-N4200- 35N0211C PCBFTX | OR |
78881 | Qseven Rev.2.1 module with Intel Atom E3940 processor (1.6/1.8GHz), Quad-Core, 9.5W, 4GB 1866MT/s DDR3L ECC, no eMMC, GbE LAN, 2x USB 3.0 Host, 5x USB 2.0 Host, 1x USB2.0 Host/Device, TPM, DP, LVDS Graphics, industrial temperature -40...+85°C | MSC Q7-AL-E3940- 2NN1211I PCBFTX | OR |
78885 | Qseven Rev.2.1 module with Intel Atom E3950 processor (1.6/2.0GHz), Quad-Core, 12W, 8GB 1866MT/s DDR3L, ECC, no eMMC, GbE LAN, 2x USB 3.0 Host, 5x USB 2.0 Host, 1x USB2.0 Host/Device, TPM, DP, LVDS Graphics, industrial temperature -40...+85°C | MSC Q7-AL-E3950- 3NN1211I PCBFTX | OR |
78883 | Qseven Rev.2.1 module with Intel Atom E3950 processor (1.6/2.0GHz), Quad-Core, 12W, 4GB 1866MT/s DDR3L, ECC, no eMMC, GbE LAN, 2x USB 3.0 Host, 5x USB 2.0 Host, 1x USB2.0 Host/Device, TPM, DP, LVDS Graphics, industrial temperature -40...+85°C | MSC Q7-AL-E3950- 2NN1211I PCBFTX | OR |
Accessories
Carrier Options
Order No. | Description | Reference |
67690 | Qseven Rev. 2.0 compatible embedded platform (148 x 102mm), 10-28V input voltage, 1x RS232 on DB9 connector, 1x RS485 on pin header, 1x RS232 no handshake on pin header, dual RJ45 LAN connector with LED, 1x SATA, 1x mSATA slot, SD card holder, 1x USB 3.0 connector, 2x USB 2.0 connector, 1x USB 2.0 on pin row, 1x microUSB 2.0 OTG, CAN, I2C, LPC/GPIO on pin header, I2C/SMBus, SPI, DisplayPort connector, LVDS/eDP on JILI30 connector, regulated backlight supply, mini PCI Express slot, HD Audio, CMOS battery. Commercial temperature range 0..+70°C | MSC Q7-MB-EP6-601 PCBFTX |
Cooling Options
Order No. | Description | Reference |
1053769 | Heat rail for Q7 baseboards. Recommended for conductive heat transfer from the Q7 module to the Q7 baseboard. Already assembled on all MSC baseboards. | MSC Q7-XXX-01 HTR-001 |
1137181 | Heatspreader for Q7-BT with threaded distance bolts and through-holes in the heatrail part, offers a 70x65mm aluminium plane to mount a heatsink or thermally connect to a cooler. Heatspreader is also suitable for Q7-BW (all modules) and Q7-AL (only modules with Celeron/Pentium processor) | MSC Q7-BT-04 HSP-001 |
1129447 | Heatspreader for Q7-BT with through-hole distance bolts and threaded holes in the heatrail part, offers a 70x65mm aluminium plane to mount a heatsink or thermally connect to a cooler. Heatspreader is also suitable for Q7-BW (all modules) and Q7-AL (only modules with Celeron/Pentium processor) | MSC Q7-BT-02 HSP-001 |
1137658 | Passive Heatsink for Q7-BT, consisting of a single-piece aluminum profile with fins, threaded distance bolts and threaded holes in the heatrail part, and thermo pad for the thermal contact to the CPU. M3 mounting holes for an optional fan. Heatsink is also suitable for Q7-BW (all modules) and Q7-AL (only modules with Celeron/Pentium processor) | MSC Q7-BT-02 HSI-001 |
1114178 | Heatspreader for Q7-BT with through-hole distance bolts, only offers a 70x65mm aluminium plane to mount a heatsink or thermally connect to a cooler. Heatspreader is also suitable for Q7-BW (all modules) and Q7-AL (only modules with Celeron/Pentium processor) | MSC Q7-BT-01 HSP-001 |
1114190 | Passive Heatsink for Q7-BT, consisting of a single-piece aluminum profile with fins, through-hole distance bolts and through-holes in the heatrail part, with thermo pad for the thermal contact to the CPU. M3 mounting holes for an optional fan. Heatsink is also suitable for Q7-BW (all modules) and Q7-AL (only modules with Celeron/Pentium processor) | MSC Q7-BT-01 HSI-001 |
1136437 | Heatspreader for Q7-AL (only variants with Atom processor) with through-hole distance bolts, only offers a 70x65mm aluminium plane to mount a heatsink or thermally connect to a cooler | MSC Q7-AL-01 HSP-001 |
1136438 | Passive Heatsink for Q7-AL (only variants with Atom processor) with through-hole distance bolts, consisting of a single-piece aluminium profile with fins and thermo pad for the thermal contact to the CPU, M3 mounting holes for an optional fan | MSC Q7-AL-01 HSI-001 |
Starter Kits
Order No. | Description | Reference |
70252 | Qseven Starterkit for Qseven modules with Intel Atom E39xx (Apollo Lake) processor. Consists of a Qseven baseboard MSC Q7-MB-EP6-601, Heatsinks, 12V power supply and cable kit. Does not contain Qseven module Q7-AL-xyz, please order separately! | MSC Q7-SK-AL-EP6-KIT001 BRDFTX |
Support
Manual
MSC_Q7-AL_User Manual
Application Notes
App_Note_018_Q7-MB-EPx_selection_guide
App_Note_016_Comparison_of_Thermal_characteristics_of_Q7_assemblies_in_housings
App_Note_015_MXM-II_Qseven_Connectors_Overview
App_Note_012_QSeven_Baseboard_Design_Recommendations
App_Note_043_Converting_eMMC_from_MLC_to_pSLC.pdf
App_Note_032_Secure_Boot
App_Note_031_Ext-BIOS-Recover_ApolloLake
App_Note_030_Addendum_Building_from_MSC_Git_2025-03-26
App_Note_030_Building_from_MSC_Git_V3_0
App_Note_028_MSC_AutoFLASH
App_Note_022_MSC_BIOS_Configurator_Tool
App_Note_021_Install_Win7_on_Recent_Intel_Architectures
App_Note_019_Activate_screen_after_WoL_from_sleep
App_Note_017_OS_Boot_support_for_different_media
App_Note_002_EDID_File_generation
Compliance documents
REACH-ROHS_TRIA_Qseven_2024-12-16
CHINA-ROHS_TRIA_Qseven_2024-12-16
Mechanical data
Qseven-SPEC2.0-Mod_MSC-MODUL_0301
MSC_Q7-BT_BW_AL(Celeron-Pentium)-01_HSP-001_3D
MSC_Q7-BT_BW_AL(Celeron-Pentium)-01_HSI-001_3D
MSC_Q7-AL(Atom)_3D
MSC_Q7-AL(Atom)-01_HSP-001_3D
MSC_Q7-AL(Atom)-01_HSI-001_3D
BIOS
BIOS_Update_Q7-AL_BIOS_V342_01
BIOS_Update_Q7-AL_BIOS_V341_01
MSC_BIOS-Configurator-Tool
Drivers
serialio_30.100.1750.1_apl_pv_rs3
chipset_10.1.1.35_public
apl-i_txe_3.1.50.2222
PROWinx64
MSCHSUart_V112_01
Graphic_win64_8336
Demo images
msc-image-base-intel-corei7-64_Scarthgap_02042025
msc-image-lxqt-intel-corei7-64_Scarthgap_02042025
EAPI NG for modules with AMI BIOS
MSC_EAPI_V601_01
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