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LattePanda Mu A380 MXM GPU Carrier Board Kit
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Build a compact LattePanda Mu-based x86 edge system with discrete MXM graphics and multi-display output. This carrier board kit is designed to bridge the gap...
Build a compact LattePanda Mu-based x86 edge system with discrete MXM graphics and multi-display output. This carrier board kit is designed to bridge the gap between low-power SBCs and larger industrial PCIe expansion systems, making it suitable for edge AI, signage and visual computing projects.
The kit uses an Intel Arc A380 MXM graphics card and provides 6-channel 4K video output across HDMI and DisplayPort. The LattePanda Mu Compute Module is required and is not included, so you will need to add a compatible Mu module separately to complete the system.
The kit includes: LattePanda Mu GPU Carrier Board x1; Intel Arc A380 MXM Graphics Card x1 (Pre-assembled with cooling fan); Metal Enclosure x1; Power Adapter x1; AC Power Cords x3 (US/EU/UK standards included); 12mm Metal Push-button Switch x1 (with integrated LED indicator); Screw Pack x1; CR1220 RTC Battery x1; Thermal Pad (10x10x5mm) x1. A product wiki is provided for documentation.
Important: NEVER connect the DC Jack and the ATX 8-Pin power supply simultaneously, as this will cause permanent damage to the board. Check your MXM fan voltage (5V or 12V) and set the PWR_FAN jumper accordingly before powering on to avoid overheating or fan failure.
Features:
- Ultra-compact modular platform: Bridges low-power single-board computers and bulky industrial PCIe expansion systems.
- Scalable x86 processing: Accepts LattePanda Mu compute modules for processor selection.
- Modular MXM discrete graphics: Uses an MXM graphics architecture for GPU acceleration.
- 6-channel 4K video output: Supports independent multi-screen display management.
- Decoupled Scaling: The core carrier slot accepts the full range of LattePanda Mu compute modules, allowing seamless interchangeability between power-efficient processors (such as the Intel N100) and higher-compute alternatives (such as the Core i3-N305).
- Interchangeable MXM Graphics: Compliance with the MXM 3.0/3.1 (Type A/B) standards guarantees flexible GPU hardware tailoring.
- Targeting Ultra-Low-Power Edge AI (Intel Arc A380 / 6GB VRAM): Optimized for efficient, ultra-low-power edge deployments.
- Local AI projects: Runs INT4-quantized Large Language Models (LLMs) at ~3B parameters locally.
- Modular CPU Configuration: Fully compatible with all the LattePanda Mu compute modules.
- High-Density Digital Signage & Video Walls
- Localized Edge AI Inference
- Interactive Media Installations
- Multi-Stream Industrial Machine Vision
Specifications:
- Compute Module: LattePanda Mu Slot
- GPU Module: MXM 3.0/3.1 (Type A/B Compatible)
- HDMI: 3 x HDMI, Each supports 4K@60Hz (Mu iGPU 2-ch + MXM dGPU 1-ch)
- DisplayPort(DP): 3 x DP, Each supports 4K@60Hz (All from MXM dGPU)
- M.2 M Key: 2230, PCIe 3.0 x1
- M.2 E Key: 2230, PCIe 3.0 x1 + USB2.0
- F_Front: PWRBTN, RESET, PLED (Standard 2.54mm Pitch)
- CPU Fan: PH2.0-4P
- MXM Fan: PH2.0-4P & PH2.5-4P
- PWR_FAN Jumper: 2.54mm Pin Header (5V/12V selectable)
- RTC: CR1220 battery holder
- USB: 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 + 2 x USB 2.0
- Ethernet: 1 x RJ45, 10/100/1000Mbps Auto-Negotiation
- Carrier Board Size: 146 x 102mm
- Overall Size: 159 x 107.5 x 88.5mm
Designed for developers building compact edge AI, digital signage, video wall and industrial machine vision systems around the LattePanda Mu ecosystem.
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- DisplayPort
- A digital display interface used to connect monitors and other video displays. It matters because the supported DisplayPort version affects display resolution, refresh rate and monitor compatibility.
- HDMI
- HDMI is a common digital video and audio connection used by computers, media players, and many displays. If a display kit has HDMI input, it is usually much easier to test with a single-board computer because it can act like a normal monitor.
- LED
- A light-emitting diode is a small electronic component that lights up when current flows through it in the correct direction. In this kit, LEDs create the flashing effect, so polarity and correct soldering matter for the project to work.
- M.2
- A compact edge-connector format commonly used to plug small modules into a carrier board without soldering. On this product it is the physical connector used by the MicroMod system, so compatibility with the matching processor board is important.
- PCIe 3.0 x1
- A high-speed internal computer expansion connection using one PCI Express data lane. It matters because the expansion board must physically and electrically match the LattePanda IOTA’s PCIe connector to work.
- RJ45
- The common plug and socket style used for wired Ethernet network cables. If a board has an RJ45 connector, you can usually plug it into standard Ethernet cabling without making a custom connector.
- RTC
- A Real-Time Clock keeps track of time even when the main processor is asleep or powered down, usually with a small backup battery. It matters for data logging and tracking projects that need accurate timestamps.
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