Embedded module TQMxE40M Documentation


Take screenshot from BIOS or UEFI shell

Take a screenshot from the BIOS

  1. Connect a USB stick (FAT32 formatted) to the mainboard
  2. Boot the system into the BIOS menu and move to the desired BIOS screen
  3. Press <F11> to take a screenshot of the actual screen
  4. Select the desired storage device in the pop-up window and press <Enter>
The file will be stored as YYYYMMDDhhmmss.BMP

Take a screenshot from the UEFI shell

  • Connect a USB stick (FAT32 formatted) to the mainboard
  • Boot the System into the UEFI shell
  • Press <F11> to take a screenshot of the actual screen
  • Select the desired storage device in the pop-up window and press <Enter>
The file will be stored as YYYYMMDDhhmmss.BMP

BIOS/UEFI Configuration

Activate eMMC

To activate or deactivate eMMC Support apply the following settings:

1. Boot the system into the BIOS menu
2. Set up 'SCS/SCC Configuration' option in the BIOS Menu accordingly:

 BIOS Frontpage > Setup Utility > Advanced (Tab) > RC Advanced Menu > PCH-IO Configuration > SCS Configuration > eMMC 5.1 Controller = <Enabled>

3. Press <F10> to save the settings and reboot the system

Toggle module configuration between GPIO and SD card

The module can be configured either on GPIOs or on SD card. The same pins are used for both functions.
Only one function can be used at a time.

Activate SD-Card:

1. Boot the system into the BIOS menu
2. Set up 'SD-Card Controller' option in the BIOS Menu accordingly:

 BIOS Frontpage > Setup Utility > Advanced (Tab) > RC Advanced Menu > PCH-IO Configuration > SCS Configuration > eMMC 5.1 Controller = <Enabled>
 BIOS Frontpage > Setup Utility > Advanced (Tab) > RC Advanced Menu > PCH-IO Configuration > SCS Configuration > SDCard 3.0 Controller = <Enabled>

3. Set up 'GPIO/SD-Card Configuration' option in the BIOS Menu accordingly:

 BIOS Frontpage > Setup Utility > Advanced (Tab) > SIO TQMx86 > GPIO/SD-Card configuration = <SD-Card Interface>

4. Press <F10> to save the settings and reboot the system

Activate GPIOs:

1. Boot the system into the BIOS menu
2. Set up 'SD-Card Controller' option in the BIOS Menu accordingly:

 BIOS Frontpage > Setup Utility > Advanced (Tab) > RC Advanced Menu > PCH-IO Configuration > SCS Configuration > SDCard 3.0 Controller = <Disabled>

3. Set up 'GPIO/SD-Card Configuration' option in the BIOS Menu accordingly:

 BIOS Frontpage > Setup Utility > Advanced (Tab) > SIO TQMx86 > GPIO/SD-Card configuration = <GPIO Interface>

4. Press <F10> to save the settings and reboot the system

Enable console redirection (Serial)

To activate or deactivate console redirection apply the following settings:

1. Boot the system into the BIOS menu
2. Set up 'Console Redirection' option in the BIOS Menu accordingly:

 BIOS Frontpage > Setup Utility > Advanced (Tab) > Console Redirection > Console Serial Redirect = <Enabled>

3. Select and activate the desired UART port: 

 COMx > PortEnable = <Enabled>

Press <F10> to save the settings and reboot the system

Now the UEFI interface will be printed on the desired port with the Serial Port settings.

Reset UEFI Settings to Default

There are several ways to reset the UEFI firmware settings to the default values.

Important

The UEFI settings are stored in the SPI flash and no longer in the CMOS memory. Removing the buffer battery does not reset the settings.

Option 1: Press F9

The UEFI settings can be reset by pressing F9 in the UEFI. You have to be in the Setup Utility Page to use this function.

To reset the settings without the display, proceed as follows:

  1. hold ESC on the keyboard to enter UEFI (about 1min. to be safe)
  2. Press the Down key at least 5 times
  3. Press return to open the Setup utility
  4. Press F9 and then press Return to load setup defaults
  5. Press F10 and then Return again to save the settings and restart

Option 2: Update the UEFI Firmware

When updating the UEFI firmware, the firmware defaults are loaded and all changes to the settings are lost.
Installing the same firmware resets these settings (e.g. UEFI update under Windows).

Option 3: Reset via RESET button

Our modules provide a function that allows to reset the UEFI to default values in case of emergency.
For this, the reset button must be pressed three times within one second.
If the module LED blinks red for a short time the reset to defaults was successful.

Install operating Systems

Install Linux (Ubuntu)

This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to install the Ubuntu operating system on the TQMxE40M Embedded Module, which is based on an Intel x86 CPU.

Prerequisites

  • TQMxE40M Embedded Module
  • An SD card or USB stick (USB stick recommended)
  • A computer to prepare the boot medium
  • Internet connection (Optional)

Step 1: Download Ubuntu

Download the latest version of Ubuntu for x86 systems:

Click here to download Ubuntu 22.04.3 LTS

Step 2: Prepare the Boot Medium

Write the downloaded Ubuntu ISO to an SD card or USB stick using an image writer tool. We recommend using Balena Etcher:

Click here to download Balena Etcher

Step 3: Boot from the Prepared Medium

  1. Insert the prepared SD card or USB stick into the TQMxe40s module.
  2. Boot into the UEFI of the TQMxE40M module by holding the ESC key after connecting the main power.
  3. Navigate to the Boot Manager in the UEFI.
  4. Select the USB stick or SD card to boot from. The system will proceed without any further input.

Step 4: Install Ubuntu

  1. Once you're in the Ubuntu Live System, select Install Ubuntu.
  2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation (this includes selecting the hard drive, language, user account, etc.).

Step 5: Update Packages (Optional but Recommended)

After the installation is complete and you've restarted into your new Ubuntu system:

  1. Open the terminal by pressing CTRL+ALT+T.
  2. Enter the following commands to update the system:
sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade

Conclusion

Ubuntu should now be successfully installed on your TQMxE40M Embedded Module.

Install Windows 10 IoT Enterprise

This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to install Windows 10 IoT Enterprise on the TQMxE40M Embedded Module, which is based on an Intel x86 CPU.

Prerequisites

  • TQMxE40M Embedded Module
  • Internet connection
  • An SD card or USB stick (USB stick recommended)
  • A computer to prepare the boot medium

Step 1: Download Windows 10 IoT Enterprise

Download the latest version of Windows 10 IoT Enterprise for x86 systems:

Information about the latest Windows 10 IoT Enterprise

Step 2: Prepare the Boot Medium

Write the downloaded Windows 10 IoT Enterprise image to an SD card or USB stick using a tool like Rufus:

Click here to download Rufus

Step 3: Boot from the Prepared Medium

  1. Insert the prepared SD card or USB stick into the TQMxE40M module.
  2. Boot into the UEFI of the TQMxE40M module.
  3. Navigate to the Boot Manager in the UEFI.
  4. Select the USB stick or SD card to boot from. The system will proceed without any further input.

Step 4: Install Windows 10 IoT Enterprise

  1. Once you're in the Windows 10 IoT Enterprise setup environment, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
  2. This includes selecting the hard drive, language, region, and other preferences.

Step 5: Update and Configure (Optional but Recommended)

After the installation is complete and you've booted into Windows 10 IoT Enterprise:

  1. Connect to the internet and check for system updates.
  2. Configure device settings, security policies, and any other necessary configurations specific to your application.

Conclusion

Windows 10 IoT Enterprise should now be successfully installed on your TQMxE40M Embedded Module.