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SynQuacer E-series
Assembly Instructions
Doc. Number:MN04-00002-5E
August 21st, 2018
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Update history
Date Version Revisions
‘18/Feb/23th 1.0 Newly created
‘18/Mar/06th 1.1 Amended errors
‘18/May/02nd 1.2 Added counter measure for Graphic Card hung up issue
Added standalone install method for OS installation
Added power consumption and weight in specification
‘18/May/07th 1.3 Added available memory specifications
‘18/Jun/20th 1.4 Amended position of screws
Added front cable connectors position
Amended power cable connector caution
Modified power voltage specification
Updated Linaro’s technical documentation URL
Added Parts number
‘18/July/31st 1.5 Added the procedure to select the desktop
‘18/Aug/21st 1.6 Amended description of OS install version
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Contents
1. Before Assembly ............................................................................................................ 3
2. About this Product ......................................................................................................... 4
3. Parts Included in this Kit ................................................................................................ 5
4. Assembly ....................................................................................................................... 9
4-1. Workflow ................................................................................................................. 9
4-2. Unpack the packaging box .................................................................................... 10
4-3. How to open and close the case ........................................................................... 11
4-4. Preparing to install the motherboard (incl. removal of the optical drive bracket) ... 12
4-5. Preparing to install the motherboard (installing the memory) ................................ 14
4-6. Installing and wiring the motherboard.................................................................... 15
4-7. Installing the hard disk........................................................................................... 17
4-8. Jumper setting ....................................................................................................... 17
4-9. Preparations before turning on the power ............................................................. 18
4-10. Turning the power on and off ................................................................................. 19
4-11. OS installation ....................................................................................................... 19
4-12. Using UEFI ............................................................................................................ 23
4-13. Assembling the case ............................................................................................. 24
5. Using the Computer ..................................................................................................... 25
5-1. Turning on the power ............................................................................................ 25
5-2. Turning off the power............................................................................................. 25
6. Part Names .................................................................................................................. 26
7. Items to Periodically Inspect ........................................................................................ 28
8. Recommended Storage Locations and Methods of Care ............................................ 28
8-1. Recommended storage locations .......................................................................... 28
8-2. Caring for this Product ........................................................................................... 29
9. Disposal of this Product ............................................................................................... 29
10. Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................... 30
11. Q&A ............................................................................................................................. 32
12. Specifications .............................................................................................................. 32
13. Use of this Product in Unsupported Countries ............................................................. 32
14. Inquiries ....................................................................................................................... 32
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Thank you very much for purchasing the SynQuacer E-Series.
Please read this manual carefully before using the product, and use this product correctly.
This manual contains information necessary for assembling, setting up, configuring and maintaining this
product.
Be sure to keep this manual in a place that is easy to access, for quick reference.
1. Before Assembly
1. Read this instruction and the safety manual “For the Safe Use of This Product:Read This Manual
First” through before beginning work.
2. Prepare a sufficient amount of working space for the case, motherboard, tools and so on. This kit
contains large parts such as the chassis case, but also very small parts like screws. Use caution
not to lose any parts, and work in a place that is out of the reach of small children.
3. Use a screwdriver that matches the screw and diameter (a #2 screwdriver can be used).
4. Use caution not to injure yourself while assembling this product. Many of the parts in this kit have
sharp edges, such as the case. Use sufficient caution not to injure yourself while assembling this
product. We recommend the use of protective gloves.
5. Take care to avoid static electricity. Static electricity may damage electronic components. For this
reason, touch a metal part (such as the case) to discharge the static electricity in your body before
working.
6. Do not touch the metal contact points while working. The oil from your fingers may adhere to the
points, which can cause poor contact. Also, the static electricity residue in your body may
discharge and damage electronic components.
7. Use care while working, in order to avoid damaging the electronic components. Damage to even
the smallest part may make this product non-operational.
8. Check the direction of the connectors, and do not apply force when connecting them. Many
connectors are designed so that they cannot be inserted in the wrong direction. However, some
connectors could be inserted in the wrong direction with excessive force.
Doing so may of course damage the connector. Also, improperly inserting a connector is
dangerous, as this may cause electrical current to flow, causing a fire or similar hazard.
9. To avoid damaging internal electronic components, remove the power cable from the outlet if the
power is turned on, and wait for at least 20 seconds before starting your work.
10. Make sure that the inside of the PC is sufficiently cool when working, as some of the parts inside
will still be hot right after the power is turned off.
11. This manual lists the necessary settings that must be made to operate the computer.
As for any other functions, users should confirm how to use them before using this product. Making
improper settings or using the computer in the wrong way could cause a hardware malfunction or
failure, so use caution.
Please consult with the Customer Support at Socionext if you are unclear about anything.
URL︓http://www.socionext.com/en/ → [Contact US] → [Inquiry Form]
12. In the event of unexpected trouble such as abnormal noise, unusual smells or smoke, immediately
turn off the power, remove the power cable from the power outlet or tap, and contact our Customer
Support. If the above symptoms have occurred, the unit may heat up abnormally. We ask that you
exercise the utmost care to avoid being burned by accident.
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2. About this Product
Overview
This product is an evaluation kit for software developers, consisting of a single board computer with an
SC2A11 (ARM Cortex-A53, 24-core) CPU.
With MicroATX specs, the board can be installed in a case and connected to a keyboard, mouse,
network and external display, offering the same degree of usability as that of a PC. The computer also
features a RTC, which can retain time of day settings.
Debian OS is recommended for use with this computer, as it has been tested in operation.
Reference documentation
Overview explanation
http://www.socionext.com/en/products/assp/SynQuacer/Edge/
Technical documentation from Linaro
https://www.96boards.org/documentation/enterprise/developerbox/
Explains how to install using Debian.
Please refer to this material.
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3. Parts Included in this Kit
Package contents
Check whether the parts listed below are included in the package.
1. Mother Board (*1)
2. Chassis (*2)
P/N: BK623
(INWIN industrial PC case: MicroATX mini-tower case IW-BK623/300-H E USB 3.0 Black with
300W SFX power supply)
URL: http://in-win.com.tw/Corporate/zh/goods.php?act=view&id=BK623
3. DIMM
P/N: CT4G4DFS824A (Crucial 4GB DDR4-2400 UDIMM)
URL: http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/ct4g4dfs824a
4. Graphic Card
P/N: GT710-SL-1GD5 (GeForce GT 710 video card)
URL: https://www.asus.com/us/Graphics-Cards/GT710-SL-1GD5/
5. HDD
P/N: WD10EZEX (1TB SATA600 7200)
URL: https://www.wdc.com/products/internal-storage/wd-blue-pc-desktop-hard-drive.html
6. SATA cable
7. ATX power cord (*3)
8. I/O Shielding
9. Others(Manuals and other document)
・For the Safe Use of This Product:Read This Manual First
・Product Warranty/Warranty Provisions
・Assembly Manual
4.Graphic Card
5.HDD
1.Mother Board
3.DIMM
8.I/O
Shielding
7.ATX power
code
6.SATACable
2.Chassis
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(*1) Please read the points of caution regarding the motherboard, listed in “Points of caution regarding
the parts included in this kit” below.
(*2) A set of screws is included with the chassis.
(*3) The shipped product includes a plug type A (http://www.iec.ch/worldplugs/typeA.htm) power cord
meets only Japanese PSE certification.
Points of caution regarding the parts included in this kit
1. PCIe interface
This interface is not guaranteed to work with all PCIe devices.
1-1. Overview of PCIe interface limitations for use
This PCIe interface has three limitations for use, as shown below.
1-1-1. This interface supports memory access at a 32-bit width of data or below.
1-1-2. This interface only supports 32-bit aligned and 32-bit data size I/O access transactions
with PCIe.
1-1-3. Power management functions are not supported.
1-2. Graphic Card.
When using a graphics card, apply the following patch.
https: //github.com/Linaro/rpk/commit/0b80cf5a08ae3b116c85f3958c039e72d2e03cf2
Graphics cards that have been confirmed to work with this product after the patch is applied
are shown below.
Manufacturer Model number URL
ELSA Geforce GT710 LP 2GB
Passive
http://www.elsa-jp.co.jp/products/productstop/g
raphicsboard/geforce/entry/geforce_gt710_lp_
2gb_passive/
(Only in Japanese)
ZOTAC 9600GT ECO 512MB
256BIT DDR3
(ZT-96TES3G-FSL)
http://zotacusa.com/specsheet/ZT-96TES3G-F
SL.pdf
ASUS Extreme N6600LE
Silencer/TD/256M
https://www.asus.com/Graphics-Cards/Extrem
e_N6600LE_SilencerTD256M/specifications/
MSI N680 GTX-PM2D2GD5 https://www.msi.com/Graphics-card/N680GTX
_Twin_Frozr_2GD5OC_.html
PNY VCGGTX580XPB http://www.pny.com/File%20Library/Support/P
NY%20Products/LEGACY/GeForce%20Graphi
cs/PNY-GeForce-GTX-580-Liquid-Cooled-153
6MB-Brochure.pdf
Shape of included power plug
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1-3. SSD
SSDs (NVMe) that have been confirmed to work with this product are shown below.
Manufacturer Model number URL
Samsung MZ-V6E500B/IT http://www.samsung.com/semiconductor/minisi
te/ssd/product/consumer/960evo/
2. Graphic Card
With the combination of ASUS Graphic Card and nouveau driver, issue that the screen hangs up
while using may happen. As a provisional counter measure, please try the following;
2-1. Disable “Screen Saver”
Please move to setting by [Menu] → [Preference] → [Screen Saver],
and select “Disable ScreenSaver”.
2-2. Update nouveau driver configuration
Please update nouveau driver configuration with the following command;
# echo “options nouveau config=NvClkMode=15” >> /etc/modprobe.d/nouveau.conf
# update-initramfs –u –k all
# reboot
2-3. Command input through the console (Available via network or USB serial port(*))
The system is in operation even during the screen hangs up.
Please execute the following command through network console.
>sudo systemctl restart lightdm
(*)If you use USB serial port as the console,add following parameter on the kernel startup.
console=ttyAMA0,115200
3. Autoboot function
When the Autoboot function is enabled, the power is turned on automatically only by connecting
the power cable.
To select enable/disable the Autoboot function, set the MCU jumper as below.
Disable Enable
4. ATX power cord
Since the attached ATX power cord is compatible with only PSE certification in Japan, the power
specificaton is 100-110V/300W. If you prepare yourself the power cord which adapted to the area
you use and able to carry current matches the power consumption requirement, you can use at
power voltage 110-240 V at your own risk.
5. Out-of-the-box defects and replacement
In the event of a faulty part, a replacement part will be shipped to the user for replacement and
repair. Please register as a user according to the product warranty once the product has arrived.
After you have completed your user registration, parts replacements will be free for six months, and
will be chargeable for the following six months (the warranty period will finish after one year).
Please refer to the warranty regulations on a separate document.
What you need to prepare
You will need to prepare the following items in order to assemble and use this product.
A network environment with access to the Internet (required for installation)
External display (VGA/DVI//HDMI interfaces are available)
Keyboard (connected via USB)
Mouse (connected via USB)
Phillips head screwdriver (#2)
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Metric screw,
small threads
Inch screw,
large threads
The following items are not strictly required, but we recommend that you make them available.
Gloves
Thick paper or cloth (to protect the workspace from being scratched by the case)
Screws and screwdrivers
Screwdriver to use
Use a Phillips head screwdriver (#2).
Using any other kind of screwdriver may damage the screw threads,
resulting in injury while working.
Screws to use
This kit contains two kinds of screws (with inch screw threads and metric
screw threads). Use the inch screws when assembling this product.
The screws with larger screw threads are inch screws. Separate out the screws before working, to
avoid damaging the parts due to using the wrong screws.
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4. Assembly
4-1. Workflow
Unpack the parts
box
Install the memory
onto the
motherboard
Unpack the case box
Open the case
Install and wire the
motherboard
Check and adjust
any trouble areas
Check and adjust
any trouble areas
Parts may be damaged
(Contact Socionext)
Install the OS
Close the case
Finish
No problems
Problem exists
Problem exists
No problems
No problems
Confirm that
the unit powers
on
Confirm that
the unit powers
on
Check the
installation and
wiring
Problem exists
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