MSC Q7-BW

Intel® Atom™ / Pentium® / Celeron® SOC N3000

The MSC Q7-BW module is based on Intel‘s multi-core system-on-chip (SOC) Atom generation (“Braswell”) that integrates next generation Intel 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-BW brings triple independent display support, DirectX 11.1, fast DDR3L-1600 memory and USB 3.0 on a compact, power saving and cost-efficient Qseven Rev. 2.0 compliant module.

Different SOCs with dual- and quad-core processors are supported by this design. Next to an extensive set of interfaces and features, the MSC Q7-BW optionally offers hardware based security compliant to the requirements of TCG (Trusted Computing Group).

For evaluation and design-in of the MSC Q7-BW module, MSC provides suitable Qseven Rev. 2.0 platform boards. A complete, ready-to-run Starterkit is also available.

Highlights

Intel Pentium N3710 quad-core 1.6/2.56GHz, 6W
Intel Celeron N3160 quad-core 1.6/2.24GHz, 6W
Intel Celeron N3060 dual-core 1.6/2.48GHz, 6W
Intel Celeron N3010 dual-core 1.04/2.24GHz, 4W
Intel Atom x5-E8000 quad-core 1.04/2.0GHz, 5W
Integrated Intel Gen. 8 HD Graphics
Up to 8GB DDR3L SDRAM, dual-channel
Up to 64GB eMMC Flash (optional)
Up to 64GB SATA NAND Drive (optional)
Up to 2x SATA-III interfaces (6Gbps)
DisplayPort/HDMI/DVI interface
LVDS/Embedded DisplayPort interface

Triple Independent Display support
DirectX 11.1, OpenGL 4.2, OpenCL 1.2
Up to 3x PCI Express x1 Gen. 2
Up to 2x USB 3.0 Host interfaces
Up to 8x USB 2.0 Host interfaces
1x USB Host/Device support*
Gigabit Ethernet
UART, LPC, I2C, SMBus
HD Audio, SD Card interface
Trusted Platform Module (optional)
Qseven Rev. 2.0 compliant
UEFI Firmware

Specs

Technology	x86
Formfactor	Qseven
CPU	Intel Pentium N3710 quad-core 1.6/2.56GHz, 2MB cache, 16 EU GFX, 6W Intel Celeron N3160 quad-core 1.6/2.24GHz, 2MB cache, 12 EU GFX, 6W Intel Celeron N3060 dual-core 1.6/2.48GHz, 2MB cache, 12 EU GFX, 6W Intel Celeron N3010 dual-core 1.04/2.24GHz, 2MB cache, 12 EU GFX, 4W Intel Atom x5-E8000 quad-core 1.04/2.0GHz, 2MB cache, 12 EU GFX, 5W Intel® Technologies: Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) Intel® AES New Instructions, Secure Key
Chipset	Integrated in SOC
RAM	Up to 8GB 1600 MT/s DDR3L SDRAM, dual-channel, soldered
Flash	Up to 64GB eMMC Flash, soldered (optional) Up to 64GB SATA NAND Drive, soldered (optional)
Storage Interfaces	2x SATA-III 6Gbps (one port used for optional SATA NAND Drive) 1x SD 3.01
USB	4x USB 2.0 + 2x USB 3.0, one port supports USB 2.0/3.0 Host/Device* or 5x USB 2.0 + 1x USB 3.0, one port supports USB 2.0 Host/Device* or 6x USB 2.0 + 1x USB 3.0, one port supports USB 2.0 Host/Device* or 8x USB 2.0, one port supports USB 2.0 Host/Device* *USB Device only supported by Android
Serial Interfaces	1x UART (no handshake)
Bus Interfaces	Up to 3x PCI-Express x1 Gen. 2 lanes 1x LPC Bus 1x I2C Bus 1x SPI Bus* 1x SMBus *User/SIO SPI not supported; only external BIOS Flash
Display Controller	Integrated Intel HD graphics Gen. 8 Up to 16 execution units (EU) 3D Acceleration: DirectX 11.1, OpenGL 4.2, OpenCL 1.2 Video Decode: MPEG2, H.264 (L5.1), VC-1, WMV9, VP8, JPEG/MJPEG
Display Interfaces	Three independent displays supported 1x DisplayPort++ (DisplayPort 1.1a / HDMI 1.4b up to 3840 x 2160 @ 30Hz or 2560 x 1600 @ 60Hz) Dual-Channel LVDS 24/18 bit up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz or 2x Embedded DisplayPort 1.4 up to 2560 x 1440 @ 60Hz (optional)
Network Interface	10/100/1000Base-T (Intel i210)
Audio Interface	High Definition Audio
Security Device	Infineon Trusted Platform Module 1.2 (optional)
Miscellaneous	Watchdog Timer: Initiates system reset, (programmable, 1s … 255h) Fan Supply: PWM Speed Control for system fan on carrier board Real-Time Clock: Integrated in SOC, external battery System Monitoring: Voltage, Temperature, CPU Fan, System Fan
Feature Highlights	Qseven Rev.2.0 compliant
Firmware	AMI Aptio UEFI
OS Support	Windows 7 / 8 / 10 BSP for Linux on request EAPI (HW Programming Interface)
Power Requirement	+5V +/-5% +5V Standby
Environment	Temperature Range: 0° … 60°C (operating commercial) -25° … 85°C (storage) 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 MSC Q7-MB-EP6

Order Info

Order No.	Description	Reference	Status
69817	Qseven Rev.2.0 module with Intel Pentium N3710 processor (1.6/2.56GHz), Quad-Core, 6W, 4GB 1600MT/s DDR3L, 16GB eMMC Flash, 2x SATA-III, GbE LAN, USB 3.0 Host, 6x USB 2.0 Host, TPM, DP, LVDS Graphics	MSC Q7-BW-N3710- 24N0211C PCBFTX	PV
69819	Qseven Rev.2.0 module with Intel Pentium N3710 processor (1.6/2.56GHz), Quad-Core, 6W, 4GB 1600MT/s DDR3L, 32GB eMMC Flash, 32GB SATA SSD, 1x SATA-III, GbE LAN, USB 3.0 Host, 6x USB 2.0 Host, TPM, DP, LVDS Graphics	MSC Q7-BW-N3710- 2550211C PCBFTX	PV
69815	Qseven Rev.2.0 module with Intel Celeron N3160 processor (1.6/2.24GHz), Quad-Core, 6W, 4GB 1600MT/s DDR3L, 16GB eMMC Flash, 2x SATA-III, GbE LAN, USB 3.0 Host, 6x USB 2.0 Host, TPM, DP, LVDS Graphics	MSC Q7-BW-N3160- 24N0211C PCBFTX	PV
72002	Qseven Rev.2.0 module with Intel Celeron N3160 processor (1.6/2.24GHz), Quad-Core, 6W, 8GB 1600MT/s DDR3L, 16GB eMMC Flash, 2x SATA-III, GbE LAN, USB 3.0 Host, 6x USB 2.0 Host, TPM, DP, LVDS Graphics	MSC Q7-BW-N3160- 34N0211C PCBFTX	PV
69813	Qseven Rev.2.0 module with Intel Celeron N3060 processor (1.6/2.48GHz), Dual-Core, 6W, 2GB 1600MT/s DDR3L, 8GB eMMC Flash, 2x SATA-III, GbE LAN, USB 3.0 Host, 6x USB 2.0 Host, TPM, DP, LVDS Graphics	MSC Q7-BW-N3060- 13N0211C PCBFTX	PV
69811	Qseven Rev.2.0 module with Intel Celeron N3010 processor (1.04/2.24GHz), Dual-Core, 4W, 2GB 1600MT/s DDR3L, 8GB eMMC Flash, 2x SATA-III, GbE LAN, USB 3.0 Host, 6x USB 2.0 Host, TPM, DP, LVDS Graphics	MSC Q7-BW-N3010- 13N0211C PCBFTX	PV
69821	Qseven Rev.2.0 module with Intel Atom x5-E8000 processor (1.04/2.00GHz), Quad-Core, 5W, 2GB 1600MT/s DDR3L, 8GB eMMC Flash, 2x SATA-III, GbE LAN, USB 3.0 Host, 6x USB 2.0 Host, TPM, DP, LVDS Graphics	MSC Q7-BW-E8000- 13N0211C PCBFTX	PV
69823	Qseven Rev.2.0 module with Intel Atom x5-E8000 processor (1.04/2.00GHz), Quad-Core, 5W, 2GB 1600MT/s DDR3L, 8GB eMMC Flash, 2x SATA-III, GbE LAN, USB 3.0 Host, 5x USB 2.0 Host, DP, LVDS Graphics	MSC Q7-BW-E8000- 13N0220C PCBFTX	PV
71374	Qseven Rev.2.0 module with Intel Atom x5-E8000 processor (1.04/2.00GHz), Quad-Core, 5W, 2GB 1600MT/s DDR3L, 32GB eMMC Flash, 2x SATA-III, 3x PCIE x1, GbE LAN, 8x USB 2.0 Host, HSUART, HDA, DP, LVDS Graphics	MSC Q7-BW-E8000- 15N0200C PCBFTX	PV

PV = Preferred variant; OR = on Request (in OEM quantities only)

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
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
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
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
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
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
82584	Heatspreader for Q7-BT/BW with through-hole distance bolts and 4 through-holes in the heatrail part, all holes for countersunk screws, offers a 70x65mm aluminium plane to mount a heatsink or thermally connect to a cooler. Heatspreader is also suitable for Q7-AL (only modules with Celeron/Pentium processor).	MSC Q7-BT-07 HSP-001
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

Starter Kits

Order No.	Description	Reference
46995	Starterkit for MSC Q7-BT/BW modules. Includes MSC Q7-MB-EP6 Baseboard, Power Supply, Cable Kit and Heatsink. Please order the Q7-BT/BW module of your choice separately.	MSC Q7-SK-BT-EP6-KIT001

Support

Manual

MSC_Q7-BW_User Manual

Last update: 22/03/2023 4 MB

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msc-ldk-bsp-Braswell-v1.9.0-20220801

Last update: 10/08/2022 1.13 MB

Application Notes

App_Note_002_EDID_File_generation

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App_Note_012_QSeven_Baseboard_Design_Recommendations

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App_Note_015_MXM-II_Qseven_Connectors_Overview

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App_Note_016_Comparison_of_Thermal_characteristics_of_Q7_assemblies_in_housings

Last update: 29/12/2022 1.25 MB

App_Note_017_OS_Boot_support_for_different_media

Last update: 29/12/2022 147.99 KB

App_Note_018_Q7-MB-EPx_selection_guide

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App_Note_019_Activate_screen_after_WoL_from_sleep

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App_Note_021_Install_Win7_on_Recent_Intel_Architectures

Last update: 29/12/2022 635.75 KB

App_Note_022_MSC_BIOS_Configurator_Tool

Last update: 29/12/2022 513.83 KB

App_Note_028_MSC_AutoFLASH

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App_Note_030_Building_from_MSC_Git_V2_1

Last update: 27/08/2024 509.53 KB

App_Note_030_Addendum_Building_from_MSC_Git_2024-12-20

Last update: 20/12/2024 420.14 KB

App_Note_032_Secure_Boot

Last update: 29/12/2022 332.92 KB

App_Note_043_Converting_eMMC_from_MLC_to_pSLC.pdf

Last update: 03/01/2023 266.21 KB

Compliance documents

CHINA-ROHS_TRIA_Qseven_2024-12-16

Last update: 18/12/2024 133.27 KB

REACH-ROHS_TRIA_Qseven_2024-12-16

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Mechanical data

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MSC_Mechanical_3D_information-AVE

Last update: 11/12/2023 213 KB

MSC_Q7-BT_BW_AL(Celeron-Pentium)-01_HSI-001_3D

Last update: 22/03/2023 8 MB

MSC_Q7-BT_BW_AL(Celeron-Pentium)-01_HSP-001_3D

Last update: 22/03/2023 8 MB

MSC_Q7-BW-E8000-13N0211C_3D

Last update: 22/03/2023 19 MB

MSC_Q7-BW-N3160-Celeron-3D

Last update: 22/03/2023 20 MB

Qseven-SPEC2.0-Mod_MSC-MODUL_0301

Last update: 22/03/2023 16 MB

BIOS

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MSC_BIOS-Configurator-Tool

Last update: 23/10/2024 205.83 KB

App_Note_028_MSC_AutoFLASH

Last update: 22/03/2023 357 KB

BIOS_PostCodes_AMI-UEFI_Aptio_5.x_PUB

Last update: 22/03/2023 280 KB

BIOS_Update_Q7-BW_BIOS_V120_01

Last update: 22/03/2023 5 MB

Drivers

Win 10-64bit

Braswell Intel(R) TXE 2.0.4.3098

Last update: 22/03/2023 53 MB

Chipset_10.1.1.9_Public

Last update: 22/03/2023 3 MB

Graphic_win64

Last update: 22/03/2023 177 MB

SerialIO_BSW_HF1_PV_Win10

Last update: 22/03/2023 6 MB

Win 8-32bit

Braswell Intel(R) TXE 2.0.4.3098

Last update: 22/03/2023 53 MB

Chipset_10.1.1.9_Public

Last update: 22/03/2023 3 MB

Graphic_win32

Last update: 22/03/2023 99 MB

Win 8-64bit

Braswell Intel(R) TXE 2.0.4.3098

Last update: 22/03/2023 53 MB

Chipset_10.1.1.9_Public

Last update: 22/03/2023 3 MB

Graphic_win64

Last update: 22/03/2023 177 MB

SerialIO_BSW_HF1_PV_Win8.1_x64

Last update: 22/03/2023 3 MB

Win 7-32bit

Braswell Intel(R) TXE 2.0.4.3098

Last update: 22/03/2023 53 MB

Chipset_10.1.1.9_Public

Last update: 22/03/2023 3 MB

Graphic_win32

Last update: 22/03/2023 99 MB

Intel(R)_Pentium(R)_and_Celeron(R)_Processor_N3000_Family_Win7_IO_Drivers_Gold (1)

Last update: 22/03/2023 18 MB

Intel_USB_3.0_xHC_Driver_4.0.0.27_PV

Last update: 22/03/2023 5 MB

LAN_Win7_32_PROWin_19.1

Last update: 22/03/2023 21 MB

Windows_Hotfix_for_SD_eMMC_Controller

Last update: 22/03/2023 367 KB

Win 7-64bit

Braswell Intel(R) TXE 2.0.4.3098

Last update: 22/03/2023 53 MB

Chipset_10.1.1.9_Public

Last update: 22/03/2023 3 MB

Graphic_win64

Last update: 22/03/2023 177 MB

Intel(R)_Pentium(R)_and_Celeron(R)_Processor_N3000_Family_Win7_IO_Drivers_Gold (1)

Last update: 22/03/2023 18 MB

Intel_USB_3.0_xHC_Driver_4.0.0.27_PV

Last update: 22/03/2023 5 MB

LAN_Win7_64_PROWin_19.1

Last update: 22/03/2023 32 MB

Windows_Hotfix_for_SD_eMMC_Controller

Last update: 22/03/2023 367 KB

Demo Images

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msc-image-base-intel-corei7-64_master_20072023

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msc-image-lxqt-intel-corei7-64_master_20072023

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Starter Kit Overview

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Starter_Kits_Overview_AVI

Last update: 22/03/2023 492 KB

MSC EAPI NG for modules with AMI BIOS

MSC EAPI WinXP Win7 Win10 x86 x64

MSC EAPI v321_02

Last update: 22/03/2023 17 MB

MSC EAPI Linux

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MSC Q7-BW

Highlights

Specs

Order Info

Accessories

Carrier Options

Cooling Options

Starter Kits

Support

MSC_Q7-BW_User Manual

msc-ldk-bsp-Braswell-v1.9.0-20220801

App_Note_002_EDID_File_generation

App_Note_012_QSeven_Baseboard_Design_Recommendations

App_Note_015_MXM-II_Qseven_Connectors_Overview

App_Note_016_Comparison_of_Thermal_characteristics_of_Q7_assemblies_in_housings

App_Note_017_OS_Boot_support_for_different_media

App_Note_018_Q7-MB-EPx_selection_guide

App_Note_019_Activate_screen_after_WoL_from_sleep

App_Note_021_Install_Win7_on_Recent_Intel_Architectures

App_Note_022_MSC_BIOS_Configurator_Tool

App_Note_028_MSC_AutoFLASH

App_Note_030_Building_from_MSC_Git_V2_1

App_Note_030_Addendum_Building_from_MSC_Git_2024-12-20

App_Note_032_Secure_Boot

App_Note_043_Converting_eMMC_from_MLC_to_pSLC.pdf

CHINA-ROHS_TRIA_Qseven_2024-12-16

REACH-ROHS_TRIA_Qseven_2024-12-16

MSC_Mechanical_3D_information-AVE

MSC_Q7-BT_BW_AL(Celeron-Pentium)-01_HSI-001_3D

MSC_Q7-BT_BW_AL(Celeron-Pentium)-01_HSP-001_3D

MSC_Q7-BW-E8000-13N0211C_3D

MSC_Q7-BW-N3160-Celeron-3D

Qseven-SPEC2.0-Mod_MSC-MODUL_0301

MSC_BIOS-Configurator-Tool

App_Note_028_MSC_AutoFLASH

BIOS_PostCodes_AMI-UEFI_Aptio_5.x_PUB

BIOS_Update_Q7-BW_BIOS_V120_01

Braswell Intel(R) TXE 2.0.4.3098

Chipset_10.1.1.9_Public

Graphic_win64

SerialIO_BSW_HF1_PV_Win10

Braswell Intel(R) TXE 2.0.4.3098

Chipset_10.1.1.9_Public

Graphic_win32

Braswell Intel(R) TXE 2.0.4.3098

Chipset_10.1.1.9_Public

Graphic_win64

SerialIO_BSW_HF1_PV_Win8.1_x64

Braswell Intel(R) TXE 2.0.4.3098

Chipset_10.1.1.9_Public

Graphic_win32

Intel(R)_Pentium(R)_and_Celeron(R)_Processor_N3000_Family_Win7_IO_Drivers_Gold (1)

Intel_USB_3.0_xHC_Driver_4.0.0.27_PV

LAN_Win7_32_PROWin_19.1

Windows_Hotfix_for_SD_eMMC_Controller

Braswell Intel(R) TXE 2.0.4.3098

Chipset_10.1.1.9_Public

Graphic_win64

Intel(R)_Pentium(R)_and_Celeron(R)_Processor_N3000_Family_Win7_IO_Drivers_Gold (1)

Intel_USB_3.0_xHC_Driver_4.0.0.27_PV

LAN_Win7_64_PROWin_19.1

Windows_Hotfix_for_SD_eMMC_Controller

msc-image-base-intel-corei7-64_master_20072023

msc-image-lxqt-intel-corei7-64_master_20072023

Starter_Kits_Overview_AVI

MSC EAPI v321_02

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