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VIM3 Instructions

VIM3 Interfaces

Front (Blue)

Component

Purpose

USB-A

USB 3.0 port that swaps to 2.0 when PCI-E is active, 900mA output

RJ-45

Gigabit LAN port that supports Wake-On-LAN

HDMI

HDMI port supporting CEC

USB-C

USB-C port with USB power delivery (5-20V input) and 2.0 speeds

USB-A

USB 2.0 port that supports 500mA output

Fan Header

4-wire fan header utilising pulse width modulation

Reset Button

Force reboot your VIM3 in the event of a system freeze

Function Button

Press this 3 times in 2 seconds to enter MaskROM mode

Power Button

This button turns on your VIM3

M2 Hole

M2 clearance holes for a case, or adding a heatsink

G-Sensor

6-axis accelerometer

RTC Header

A header for connecting a real-time clock (button) battery

40-Pin GPIO

General input/output pins for VIM3’s SoC, or plugging-in a Toneboard

GPIO Expander

Increases VIM3’s available I/O beyond what A311D can provide

MCU

STM8S003 micro-controller with programmable EEPROM

WOL Switch

Power switch activated via Wake-On-LAN

Infrared Module

2-channel infrared receiver for the Khadas IR remote

LEDs

Indicator LEDs

IPEX Antenna

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth antenna connector

IPEX Antenna

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth antenna connector

Summary of content (6 pages)

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VIM3 Instructions VIM3 Interfaces Front (Blue) Component Purpose 1 USB-A USB 3.0 port that swaps to 2.0 when PCI-E is active, 900mA output 2 RJ-45 3 HDMI HDMI port supporting CEC 4 USB-C USB-C port with USB power delivery (5-20V input) and 2.0 speeds 5 USB-A USB 2.
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Back (Red) Component 1 VIN 2 Purpose 5-12V power input, supports Power-Over-Ethernet via Micro-SD Slot M2X Extension Molex Slot, spec version 2.x/3.x/4.x (SDSC/SDHC/SDXC) 3 Current Limit Switch 4 M.2 Slot PCIe 2.0 (x1 lane), supports 6 MIPI-DSI MIPI-CSI 30-pin, 0.5mm pitch FPC connector for 30-pin, 0.5mm pitch, 4-lane, dual cameras, 8MP image signal processing 8 SPI Flash Flash memory module that interfaces over SPI 5 Prevents damage to VIM3 due to faulty loading conditions TP 7 M.
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How To Boot Into Upgrade Mode There are 4 ways to boot into Upgrade Mode: 1.Keys Mode (Side-Buttons) 2.Serial Mode 3.TST Mode (Recommended) 4.MRegister Mode Keys Mode (U-Boot is Running Normally) 1.Power on VIM3. 2.Long press the POWER key without releasing it. 3.Short press the ‘Reset’ key and release it. 4.Count for 2 to 3 seconds, then release the POWER key to enter into Upgrade Mode. You will see the sys-led turn ON when you’ve entered Upgrade Mode. Serial Mode (For Developers) 1.
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FCC Modular Usage Statement Note 1: This module certified com. plies with RF exposure requirements under mobile or fixed condition; this module is to be installed only in mobile or fixed applications A mobile device is defined as a transmitting device designed to be used in other than fixed locations and to generally be used in such a way that a separation distance of at least 20 centimeters is normally maintained between the transmitter's radiating structure(s) and the body of the user or nearby persons.
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Note 9: This modular transmitter is only FCC authorized for the specific rule parts listed on its grant. The host product manufacturer is responsible to any other FCC rules that apply to the host not covered by the modular. transmitter grant of certification. The final host product will require Part 15 Subpart B compliance when the modular transmitter is installed.
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FCC Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.