CHAPTER
3
HARDWARE OVERVIEW
System Hardware
802.11a/b/g Wireless Client
The Thor VM2 has an 802.11a/b/g network card that supports diversity with two inter-
nal or external antennas. Power management for the network card is configured with
the
Summit Client
Central Processing Unit
The CPU is a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom processor.
The operating system is Microsoft Windows CE 6.0.
The OS image is stored on an internal CompactFlash memory card and is loaded into
DRAM for execution.
Input/Output Components
The Thor VM2 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 CompactFlash (CF) card for operating system storage.
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One slot for SD 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, USB client port, CANbus,
Audio. Direct connections on Enhanced Dock: Ethernet and USB host. The Ethernet
port is not supported with the Windows Embedded Standard operating system. A
BIOS and operating system upgrade is necessary. See
Support
Thor VM2 with with Microsoft Windows Embedded CE 6.0 User Guide
Utility.
for more information.
Thor VM2 and Enhanced Dock
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