MSC SM2S-AL

Intel® Atom™ E3900 / Pentium® / Celeron® SOC

The new MSC SM2S-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 SM2S-AL offers triple independent display support, DirectX 12, fast LPDDR4 memory, eMMC and USB 3.0 on a power saving and cost-efficient SMARC 2.0 Short Size 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 SM2S-AL optionally offers hardware based security compliant to the requirements of TCG (Trusted Computing Group).

For evaluation and design-in of the MSC SM2S-AL module, MSC provides a suitable SMARC 2.0 development platform. A complete, ready-to-run Starterkit is also available.

Highlights

ntel 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 LPDDR4 SDRAM
Up to 64GB eMMC Flash (optional)
SATA-III interface (6Gbps)
Dual DisplayPort++ interface
LVDS / Embedded DisplayPort and MIPI-DSI
Triple Independent Display support

DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.3, OpenCL 2.0
Dual MIPI CSI-2 Camera Interface
Up to 4x PCI Express x1 Gen. 2
2x USB 3.0 Host interfaces
5x USB 2.0 Host interfaces
1x USB 2.0 Host/Device interface
Up to 2x Gigabit Ethernet
UART, LPC, SPI, I2C, SMBus
HD/I2S Audio, SD Card interface
Trusted Platform Module (optional)
SMARC 2.0 compliant
UEFI Firmware

Specs

Technology	x86
Formfactor	SMARC™ Short Size
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 2400MT/s LPDDR4 SDRAM, quad-channel, soldered
Flash	Up to 64GB eMMC V5.x Flash, soldered (optional)
Storage Interfaces	1x SATA-III 6Gbps 1x SD 3.01
USB	5x USB 2.0 Host interfaces 1x USB 2.0 Host/Device interface 2x USB 3.0 Host interfaces (consumes 2x USB 2.0 if used)
Serial Interfaces	4x UART (two with handshake)
Bus Interfaces	Up to 4x PCI-Express x1 Gen. 2 lanes 1x I2C Bus 2x SPI Bus (Boot/SIO) 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 Memory	DISPLAY MEMORY DATA HERE
Display Interfaces	Three independent displays supported 2x 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 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz or Embedded DisplayPort 1.3 up to 4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz and MIPI-DSI x4 Interface up to 2560 x 1600 @ 60Hz (optional)
Network Interface	Up to 2x 10/100/1000Base-T (Intel i210)
Audio Interface	High Definition Audio I2S 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 Camera Interface: 2x MIPI CSI-2 camera interface (4-lane / 2 lane)
Feature Highlights	SMARC™ 2.0 compliant
Firmware	AMI Aptio UEFI
OS Support	Windows 10 (embedded) 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	82 x 50 mm
Certificates	UL / CE
Cooling	Heatspreader Heatsink
Carrier	MSC SM2-MB-EP1

Order Info

Order No.	Description	Reference	Status
70609	SMARC 2.0 short size module with Intel Atom E3950 processor (1.6/2.0GHz), Quad-Core, 12W, 8GB 2400MT/s LPDDR4, 32GB eMMC, GbE LAN, 2x USB 3.0 Host, 5x USB 2.0 Host, 1x USB 2.0 Host/Device, TPM, DP, LVDS Graphics, industrial temperature -40...+85°C (recommended for 24/7 use cases)	MSC SM2S-AL-E3950- 35N0201I PCBFTX	PV
78145	SMARC 2.0 short size module with Intel Atom E3950 processor (1.6/2.0GHz), Quad-Core, 12W, 8GB 2400MT/s LPDDR4, no eMMC, GbE LAN, 2x USB 3.0 Host, 5x USB 2.0 Host, 1x USB 2.0 Host/Device, TPM, DP, LVDS Graphics, industrial temperature -40...+85°C (recommended for 24/7 use cases)	MSC SM2S-AL-E3950- 3NN0201I PCBFTX	PV
70605	SMARC 2.0 short size module with Intel Atom E3940 processor (1.6/1.8GHz), Quad-Core, 9.5W, 4GB 2133MT/s LPDDR4, 16GB eMMC, GbE LAN, 2x USB 3.0 Host, 5x USB 2.0 Host, 1x USB 2.0 Host/Device, TPM, DP, LVDS Graphics, industrial temperature -40...+85°C (recommended for 24/7 use cases)	MSC SM2S-AL-E3940- 24N0201I PCBFTX	PV
78147	SMARC 2.0 short size module with Intel Atom E3940 processor (1.6/1.8GHz), Quad-Core, 9.5W, 4GB 2133MT/s LPDDR4, no eMMC, GbE LAN, 2x USB 3.0 Host, 5x USB 2.0 Host, 1x USB 2.0 Host/Device, TPM, DP, LVDS Graphics, industrial temperature -40...+85°C (recommended for 24/7 use cases)	MSC SM2S-AL-E3940- 2NN0201I PCBFTX	PV
70601	SMARC 2.0 short size module with Intel Atom E3930 processor (1.3/1.8GHz), Dual-Core, 6.5W, 2GB 2133MT/s LPDDR4, 16GB eMMC, GbE LAN, 2x USB 3.0 Host, 5x USB 2.0 Host, 1x USB 2.0 Host/Device, TPM, DP, LVDS Graphics, industrial temperature -40...+85°C (recommended for 24/7 use cases)	MSC SM2S-AL-E3930- 14N0201I PCBFTX	PV
78151	SMARC 2.0 short size module with Intel Atom E3930 processor (1.3/1.8GHz), Dual-Core, 6.5W, 2GB 2133MT/s LPDDR4, no eMMC, GbE LAN, 2x USB 3.0 Host, 5x USB 2.0 Host, 1x USB 2.0 Host/Device, TPM, DP, LVDS Graphics, industrial temperature -40...+85°C (recommended for 24/7 use cases)	MSC SM2S-AL-E3930- 1NN0201I PCBFTX	PV
78149	SMARC 2.0 short size module with Intel Atom E3930 processor (1.3/1.8GHz), Dual-Core, 6.5W, 2GB 2133MT/s LPDDR4, no eMMC, Dual GbE LAN, 2x USB 3.0 Host, 5x USB 2.0 Host, 1x USB 2.0 Host/Device, TPM, DP, LVDS Graphics, industrial temperature -40...+85°C (recommended for 24/7 use cases)	MSC SM2S-AL-E3930- 1NN0281I PCBFTX	PV
78153	SMARC 2.0 short size module with Intel Atom E3930 processor (1.3/1.8GHz), Dual-Core, 6.5W, 2GB 2133MT/s LPDDR4, 8GB eMMC, GbE LAN, 2x USB 3.0 Host, 5x USB 2.0 Host, 1x USB 2.0 Host/Device, DP, eDP, industrial temperature -40...+85°C (recommended for 24/7 use cases)	MSC SM2S-AL-E3930- 13N0100I PCBFTX	PV
81505	SMARC 2.0 short size module with Intel Atom E3950 processor (1.6/2.0GHz), Quad-Core, 12W, 8GB 2400MT/s LPDDR4, 32GB eMMC, Dual GbE LAN, 2x USB 3.0 Host, 5x USB 2.0 Host, 1x USB 2.0 Host/Device, TPM, DP, eDP, industrial temperature -40...+85°C (recommended for 24/7 use cases)	MSC SM2S-AL-E3950- 35N0181I PCBFTX	PV
82559	SMARC 2.0 short size module with Intel Atom E3950 processor (1.6/2.0GHz), Quad-Core, 12W, 8GB 2400MT/s LPDDR4, 32GB eMMC, Dual GbE LAN, 2x USB 3.0 Host, 5x USB 2.0 Host, 1x USB 2.0 Host/Device, TPM, DP, LVDS Graphics, industrial temperature -40...+85°C (recommended for 24/7 use cases)	MSC SM2S-AL-E3950- 35N0281I PCBFTX	PV
83194	SMARC 2.0 short size module with Intel Atom E3930 processor (1.3/1.8GHz), Dual-Core, 6.5W, 4GB 2133MT/s LPDDR4, no eMMC, GbE LAN, 2x USB 3.0 Host, 5x USB 2.0 Host, 1x USB 2.0 Host/Device, TPM, DP, LVDS Graphics, industrial temperature -40...+85°C (recommended for 24/7 use cases)	MSC SM2S-AL-E3930- 2NN0201I PCBFTX	PV
83196	SMARC 2.0 short size module with Intel Atom E3930 processor (1.3/1.8GHz), Dual-Core, 6.5W, 8GB 2133MT/s LPDDR4, no eMMC, GbE LAN, 2x USB 3.0 Host, 5x USB 2.0 Host, 1x USB 2.0 Host/Device, TPM, DP, LVDS Graphics, industrial temperature -40...+85°C (recommended for 24/7 use cases)	MSC SM2S-AL-E3930- 3NN0201I PCBFTX	PV
70607	SMARC 2.0 short size module with Intel Atom E3950 processor (1.6/2.0GHz), Quad-Core, 12W, 8GB 2400MT/s LPDDR4, 32GB eMMC, GbE LAN, 2x USB 3.0 Host, 5x USB 2.0 Host, 1x USB 2.0 Host/Device, TPM, DP, LVDS Graphics	MSC SM2S-AL-E3950- 35N0201C PCBFTX	OR
70603	SMARC 2.0 short size module with Intel Atom E3940 processor (1.6/1.8GHz), Quad-Core, 9.5W, 4GB 2133MT/s LPDDR4, 16GB eMMC, GbE LAN, 2x USB 3.0 Host, 5x USB 2.0 Host, 1x USB 2.0 Host/Device, TPM, DP, LVDS Graphics	MSC SM2S-AL-E3940- 24N0201C PCBFTX	OR
70599	SMARC 2.0 short size module with Intel Atom E3930 processor (1.3/1.8GHz), Dual-Core, 6.5W, 2GB 2133MT/s LPDDR4, 16GB eMMC, GbE LAN, 2x USB 3.0 Host, 5x USB 2.0 Host, 1x USB 2.0 Host/Device, TPM, DP, LVDS Graphics	MSC SM2S-AL-E3930- 14N0201C PCBFTX	OR
70613	SMARC 2.0 short size module with Intel Pentium N4200 processor (1.5/2.5GHz), Quad-Core, 6W, 8GB 2400MT/s LPDDR4, 32GB eMMC, GbE LAN, 2x USB 3.0 Host, 5x USB 2.0 Host, 1x USB 2.0 Host/Device, TPM, DP, LVDS Graphics	MSC SM2S-AL-N4200- 35N0201C PCBFTX	OR
70611	SMARC 2.0 short size module with Intel Celeron N3350 processor (1.1/2.3GHz), Dual-Core, 6W, 4GB 2400MT/s LPDDR4, 16GB eMMC, GbE LAN, 2x USB 3.0 Host, 5x USB 2.0 Host, 1x USB 2.0 Host/Device, TPM, DP, LVDS Graphics	MSC SM2S-AL-N3350- 24N0201C PCBFTX	OR

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

Accessories

Carrier Options

Order No.	Description	Reference
68488	SMARC 2.0 Embedded Platform with PCI Express x4 slot, GbE, SATA, USB 3.0, USB 2.0, USB 2.0 OTG, RS232, CAN, SPI, eSPI, SMBus, I2C and GPIO interface, LVDS/eDP, DisplayPort and HDMI display interface, regulated backlight supply, HD/I2S audio interface, MIPI CSI-2 camera interface, mini PCI Express card slot, SD card slot, fan connector, CMOS battery, Mini-ITX form factor (170 x 170 mm), ATX power connector and single 12V/24V power jack, commercial temperature range 0..+70°C	MSC SM2-MB-EP1-001 PCBFTX

Cooling Options

Order No.	Description	Reference
1137475	Passive Heatsink for SM2S-AL variants with Atom processor, consisting of a single-piece aluminium pin cooler and thermal pad for contact to the processor, with 2.7mm through-hole standoffs	MSC SM2S-AL-01 HSI-001
1137476	Heatspreader for SM2S-AL variants with Atom processor, consisting of a single-piece aluminium plane and thermal pad for contact to the processor, with 2.7mm through-hole standoffs	MSC SM2S-AL-01 HSP-001
1137477	Passive Heatsink for SM2S-AL variants with Pentium/Celeron processor, consisting of a single-piece aluminium pin cooler and thermal pad for contact to the processor, with 2.7mm through-hole standoffs	MSC SM2S-AL-02 HSI-001
1137478	Heatspreader for SM2S-AL variants with Pentium/Celeron processor, consisting of a single-piece aluminium plane and thermal pad for contact to the processor, with 2.7mm through-hole standoffs	MSC SM2S-AL-02 HSP-001

Starter Kits

Order No.	Description	Reference
70253	Starter Kit for SMARC Short Size modules with Intel Atom E39xx (Apollo Lake) processor. Includes MSC SM2-MB-EP1 Baseboard, Heatsinks and Power Supply. The StarterKit does not include the SMARC module. Please order your choice of MSC SM2S-AL module separately.	MSC SM2S-SK-AL-EP1-KIT001 BRDFTX

Support

Manual

MSC_SM2S-AL_User-Manual

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msc-ldk-bsp-01011_v1.13.0_241118

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Application Notes

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App_Note_031_Ext-BIOS-Recover_ApolloLake

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App_Note_032_Secure_Boot

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App_Note_038_SMARC_2-1-1_Carrier-Board_Recommendations

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App_Note_043_Converting_eMMC_from_MLC_to_pSLC.pdf

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Compliance documents

CHINA-ROHS_TRIA_SMARC_2024-12-16

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Mechanical data

MSC_Mechanical_3D_information-AVE

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BIOS

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App_Note_028_MSC_AutoFLASH

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BIOS_PostCodes_AMI-UEFI_Aptio_5.x_PUB

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BIOS_Update_SM2-AL_BIOS_V341_01

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BIOS_Update_SM2-AL_BIOS_V342_01

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Drivers

Win 10-64bit

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Demo Images

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MSC EAPI NG for modules with AMI BIOS

MSC EAPI NG Win10 x64

MSC_EAPI_V601_01

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MSC SM2S-AL

Highlights

Specs

Order Info

Accessories

Carrier Options

Cooling Options

Starter Kits

Support

MSC_SM2S-AL_User-Manual

msc-ldk-bsp-01011_v1.13.0_241118

App_Note_002_EDID_File_generation

App_Note_017_OS_Boot_support_for_different_media

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_031_Ext-BIOS-Recover_ApolloLake

App_Note_032_Secure_Boot

App_Note_038_SMARC_2-1-1_Carrier-Board_Recommendations

App_Note_043_Converting_eMMC_from_MLC_to_pSLC.pdf

CHINA-ROHS_TRIA_SMARC_2024-12-16

REACH-ROHS_TRIA_SMARC_2024-12-16

MSC_Mechanical_3D_information-AVE

MSC_SM2S-AL-01_HSI-001_3D

MSC_SM2S-AL-01_HSP-001_3D

MSC_SM2S-AL-02_HSI-001_3D

MSC_SM2S-AL-02_HSP-001_3D

MSC_SM2S-AL-997_3D

MSC_BIOS-Configurator-Tool

App_Note_028_MSC_AutoFLASH

BIOS_PostCodes_AMI-UEFI_Aptio_5.x_PUB

BIOS_Update_SM2-AL_BIOS_V341_01

BIOS_Update_SM2-AL_BIOS_V342_01

Graphic_win64_8336

MSCHSUart_V112_01

PROWinx64

Smarc-Baseboard-Audio_LogoedDriverPackage-01-15-2018-6.6001.4.02

apl-i_txe_3.1.50.2222

chipset_10.1.1.35_public

serialio_30.100.1750.1_apl_pv_rs3

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

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

MSC_EAPI_V601_01

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