CHAPTER
3
HARDWARE OVERVIEW
System Hardware
802.11a/b/g/n Wireless Client
The Thor VM3 has an 802.11a/b/g/n network card that supports diversity with two
internal or external antennas. Power management for the network card is configured
with the
Central Processing Unit
The CPU is a 1.5 GHz Dual Core Intel Atom processor.
The operating system is Microsoft Windows Embedded Compact 7.
The OS image is stored on an internal mSATA memory card and is loaded into DRAM for
execution.
Input/Output Components
The Thor VM3 supports the following I/O components of the core logic:
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Two 9-pin RS-232 serial ports, COM1 and COM2, on dock.
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One slot for mSATA card for operating system storage.
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Second slot for mSATA memory card for storage expansion.
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Integrated keyboard with programmable keys.
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Ports available via adapter cables on dock: USB host port, CANbus, Audio. Direct
connections on Enhanced Dock: Ethernet and USB host.
System Memory
Main system memory is 2 or 4 GB SDRAM.
Thor VM3 with Microsoft Windows Embedded Compact 7 User Guide
WLAN Wireless Configuration Utility
(WCU).
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