Introduction - Advantech TREK-510 User Manual

6.1 Introduction
The TREK510 platform is one embedded system with Windows® Embedded CE 5.0. The
Windows® Embedded CE 5.0 is a compact OS that occupies less storage space or system
resources compared with other operating systems such as Windows
nature, it is possible to choose those functions that are useful for specific application. Not
only reducing the system resources required, but also reduces start‐up time. In the field of
embedded applications, this is an appealing feature because the impact of downtime would
be minimized.
Furthermore, the small storage space it needs makes OS on solid-state disk possible, which implies higher robustness to harsh environments.
Figure 6.1 Windows® Embedded CE 5.0 on the TREK510 platform
6.2 Windows CE Startup Procedure
Windows CE image can be loaded by two methods, first way is by SD / MMC storage card, and
second way is by system on‐board chip. Storage card is higher boot priority than on‐board
system flash chip. In BOOTLOADER criteria, it will first read the Windows CE image from
external storage card. After download image done, booloader will burn image to on‐board
flash chip automatically. If external storage card is unavailable or no Windows CE image inside,
BOOTLOADER will load the Windows CE image from on‐board system flash chip. BOOTLOADER
copy Windows CE image to DRAM and launch WinCE from DRAM, whenever loaded by
external storage card or system on‐board flash chip.
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