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- Page 1 AMOS-3000 Ultra Compact Industrial Embedded PC Revision 1.1 110-06182009-1811...
- Page 2 However, VIA Technologies assumes no responsibility for the use or misuse of the information in this document and for any patent infringements that may arise from the use of this document.
- Page 3 Safety Precautions Do’s Always read the safety instructions carefully. Keep this User's Manual for future reference. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted. Keep this equipment away from humidity. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.
- Page 4 DVI, HD Audio, 1 x GigaLAN, 4 x USB, 1 x COM, DC-In@12V AMOS-3000-2C10A1 VIA C7® 1.0GHz Processor, 1 x VGA, 1 x DVI, 1 x COM, 1 x GigaLAN, 4 x USB, HD Audio, DC-in 12V, AMOS-3000-1ZSZA1 storage chassis, SATA HDD cable, SATA HDD power cable Optional accessories 99G63-020095...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
1 Product Overview....................1 Key Features......................2 Specifications ......................4 AMOS-3000 Dimensions ................. 6 AMOS-3000 I/O Layout (front)..............7 AMOS-3000 I/O Layout (rear) ..............7 Accessories......................8 AMOS-3000-1ZSZA1 storage expansion kit........8 IDE Flash DOM....................8 SATA Flash DOM.................... 8 SATA extension cable................... - Page 6 Integrated Peripherals................41 Power Management Setup..............41 PnP/PCI Configurations................41 Frequency/Voltage Control..............42 Load Fail-safe Defaults ................42 Load Optimized Defaults................42 Set Supervisor Password ................42 Set User Password ..................42 Save & Exit Setup ..................42 Exit Without Saving..................42 Standard CMOS Features................43 Date ........................43 Time ........................43 Video ........................43 Halt On......................43 IDE Channels .......................44 Advanced BIOS Features................45...
- Page 7 AGP Driving Value ..................52 AGP Fast Write ....................53 AGP Master 1 WS Write ................53 AGP Master 1 WS Read ................53 AGP 3.0 Calibration Cycle................53 VGA Share Memory Size ................53 Direct Frame Buffer..................53 CPU & PCI Bus Control ...................54 PCI Master 0 WS Write ................54 PCI Delay Transaction ................54 DRDY_Timing....................54 Integrated Peripherals..................55...
- Page 8 RTC Alarm Resume ..................63 Date (of Month)....................63 Resume Time (hh:mm:ss) .................63 PnP/PCI Configurations..................64 PNP OS Installed ...................64 Reset Configuration Data.................65 Resources Controlled By................65 PCI/VGA Palette Snoop ................65 Assign IRQ for VGA..................65 Assign IRQ for USB ..................65 Maximum ASPM supported..............65 Maximum Payload Size................65 IRQ Resources .....................66 Frequency/Voltage Control.................67 Auto Detect PCI Clock ................67...
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Page 9: Product Overview
Product Overview... -
Page 10: Key Features
The chassis of the AMOS-3000 is composed of four main parts. The stylishly ridged aluminum top cover does double duty and acts as the heatsink of the AMOS-3000. Its qualified thermal performance design allows a wide range of operating temperatures, suitable for space and environment critical applications. - Page 11 Storage expansion kit Storage expansion kit Storage expansion kit The AMOS-3000-1ZSZA1 storage sub-system chassis expansion kit enables the AMOS-3000 to have flexible storage options of either a 2.5” SATA HDD or a SATA interface Flash DOM. Networking options Networking options...
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Page 12: Specifications
VIA VT1708A High Definition Audio Codec Audio Storage Supports one IDE 44-pin interface Flash DOM (default) Optional AMOS-3000-1ZSZA1 expansion kit: • supports one SATA 2.5” hard disk drive • supports one SATA interface Flash DOM Network VT6122 Gigabit Ethernet controller •... - Page 13 System and Watchdog Timer • programmable system reset 1~255 seconds Power Management ACPI 2.0 Compliant Output Rating: Power supply • Maximum: 15.86 W • Typical: 8.11 W Fuse Rating: • 7 A @ 24 V Input Voltage: • 12 VDC Typical: •...
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Page 14: Amos-3000 Dimensions
AMOS-3000 D IMENSIONS... -
Page 15: Amos-3000 I/O Layout (Front)
AMOS-3000 I/O L AYOUT FRONT AMOS-3000 I/O L AYOUT REAR... -
Page 16: Accessories
CCESSORIES AMOS-3000-1ZSZA1 storage expansion kit IDE Flash DOM SATA Flash DOM... -
Page 17: Sata Extension Cable
SATA extension cable SATA 2.5” hard disk SATA hard disk cables... -
Page 18: Wlan Kit
WLAN kit VESA mounting kit... -
Page 19: Basic Installation
Basic installation... -
Page 20: Installing The Memory
NSTALLING THE MEMORY Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 Locate memory access cover on the bottom of the AMOS-3000 and remove the two screws as indicated in the figure below. Step Step 2 2 2 2 Step Step... - Page 21 Step Step Step Step 3 3 3 3 Insert the memory module into the SODIMM socket at the 45 degree angle. Then push down until the memory module snaps into place. The SODIMM socket has two locking mechanisms that will click once the memory module has been fully inserted. Step Step 4 4 4 4 Step...
- Page 22 Step Step Step Step 5 5 5 5 Reinstall the memory access cover. Secure the memory access cover in place with the two screws.
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Page 23: Installing The Ide Flash Dom
NSTALLING THE LASH Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 Locate the DOM access cover on the side of the AMOS-3000 and remove the two screws as indicated in the figure below. Step Step Step Step 2 2 2 2... - Page 24 Step Step Step Step 3 3 3 3 Pin 1 of the DOM connector is on the left side of the DOM access port. Ensure that the pins are correctly aligned with the IDE Flash DOM before attempting to insert the IDE Flash DOM. Step Step 4 4 4 4 Step...
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Page 25: Installing The Cmos Battery
NSTALLING THE BATTERY The CMOS cable battery should already be connected to the mainboard of the AMOS-3000. However, in the event that the battery is not properly connected, follow the instructions below to ensure the batter is properly installed. Step 1... - Page 26 Step Step Step Step 3 3 3 3 Remove the rear face plate and the two screws that secure the P700-A daughterboard. Step Step 4 4 4 4 Step Step Carefully remove the P700-A daughterboard. Lift the board off vertically until it has been cleared of all pins, otherwise the pin connectors may be bent.
- Page 27 Align the P700-A daughterboard with the pin headers and press down firmly until the pin headers are no longer exposed. Step Step Step Step 7 7 7 7 Secure the P700-A daughterboard with the two screws and reseal the AMOS-3000.
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Page 28: Installing The Mounting Plate
Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 Fasten the VESA mounting plate to a VESA mountable device with four screws. Step Step Step Step 2 2 2 2 Secure the AMOS-3000 to the VESA mounting plate with four screws. -
Page 29: Installing The Expansion Kit
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Page 30: Prepping The Amos-3000
AMOS-3000 REPPING THE Before installing the AMOS-3000-1ZSZA1 expansion kit, the AMOS- 3000 needs to be prepared. St St St Step 1 ep 1 ep 1 ep 1 Remove the memory access cover. Step Step Step Step 2 2 2 2 Remove the cable hole cover on the memory access cover. - Page 31 Step Step Step Step 3 3 3 3 Thread the required cables for the SATA storage device through the cable hole. If installing the WLAN kit, the WLAN USB cable also needs to be threaded through the cable hole. If installing a SATA Flash DOM, ensure the SATA extension cable is used.
- Page 32 Step 4 Step 4 Step 4 Step 4 Flip over the chassis and unscrew the four chassis screws from both face plates. Then lift off the top cover. Step 5 Step 5 Step 5 Step 5 Locate the SATA connector.
- Page 33 Step 6 Step 6 Step 6 Step 6 Insert the SATA data cable. Ensure that the cable is wrapped to avoid interfering with the IDE pins. Step 7 Step 7 Step 7 Step 7 Locate the WLAN pin header.
- Page 34 Step 8 Step 8 Step 8 Step 8 Insert the WLAN cable onto the pin header. Note: Note: Note: Note: When the WLAN cable is installed, USB port 4 will be disabled. Step Step 9 9 9 9 Step Step Replace the top cover and secure it in place with the four chassis screws on both face plates.
- Page 35 Step Step Step Step 10 Replace the memory access cover. Secure the memory access cover in place with the two screws.
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Page 36: Installing The Sata Flash Rom
SATA F NSTALLING THE LASH Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 Insert the SATA Flash ROM into the SATA extension cable. Step 2 Step 2 Step 2 Step 2 Place the SATA Flash ROM into the Flash ROM bracket. - Page 37 Step 3 Step 3 Step 3 Step 3 Secure the Flash ROM bracket to the AMOS-3000-1ZSZA1 with three screws.
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Page 38: Installing The Sata 2.5" Hard Disk
SATA 2.5” NSTALLING THE HARD DISK Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 Remove the SATA 2.5” hard disk mounting bracket. Step 2 Step 2 Step 2 Step 2 Align the mounting holes on the SATA 2.5” hard disk with the mounting holes on the hard disk mounting bracket. - Page 39 Step 4 Because of the overhang of the edges, the mounting bracket can only be inserted at an angle into the AMOS-3000-1ZSZA1. Align the mounting bracket with the mounting holes on the AMOS- 3000-1ZSZA1. Secure the bracket in place with four screws.
- Page 40 Step 5 Connect the SATA power and data cables.
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Page 41: Installing The Wlan Kit
Step 1 Step 1 Locate the WLAN antenna hole and install the WLAN antenna. Step Step Step Step 2 2 2 2 Mount the WLAN module to the AMOS-3000-1ZSZA1 with two screws. Step Step 3 3 3 3 Step Step... - Page 42 Connect the WLAN antenna cable to the mini RF connector on the WLAN module. Step Step 4 4 4 4 Step Step Connect the WLAN USB cable to the mini USB connector on the WLAN module.
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Page 43: Mounting The Amos-3000-1Zsza1
Position the AMOS-3000 directly above the AMOS-3000-1ZSZA1 with the bottom side facing down. Align the mounting holes of the AMOS-3000 with those of the AMOS-3000-1ZSZA1. Step Step 2 2 2 2 Step Step Secure the AMOS-3000-1ZSZA1 to the AMOS-3000 with four screws. -
Page 44: Installing The Mounting Plate
NSTALLING THE MOUNTING PLATE Step Step 1 1 1 1 Step Step Fasten the VESA mounting plate to a VESA mountable device with four screws. Step Step Step Step 2 2 2 2 Position the mounting brackets on both sides of the storage expansion kit with four screws. - Page 45 Step Step Step Step 3 3 3 3 Secure the mounting brackets to the VESA mounting plate with four screws.
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Page 46: Bios Setup
BIOS Setup This chapter gives a detailed explanation of the BIOS setup functions. -
Page 47: Entering The Bios Setup Menu
BIOS S NTERING THE ETUP Power on the computer and press <Delete Delete> during the beginning Delete Delete of the boot sequence to enter the BIOS setup menu. If you missed the BIOS setup entry point, restart the system and try again. ONTROL Keys Description... -
Page 48: Navigating The Bios Menus
BIOS M AVIGATING THE ENUS The main menu displays all the BIOS setup categories. Use the <Left Left Left>/<Right Left Right Right Right> and <Up Up>/<Down Down Down> arrow keys to select any item Down or sub-menu. Descriptions of the selected/highlighted category are displayed at the bottom of the screen. -
Page 49: Main Menu
The Main Menu contains thirteen setup functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to select the items and press <Enter Enter Enter Enter> to accept or enter Sub-menu. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to set basic system configurations. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to set the advanced features available on your system. -
Page 50: Frequency/Voltage Control
Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to set the system frequency and voltage control. Load Fail-safe Defaults Use this menu option to load BIOS default settings for minimal and stable system operations Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu option to load BIOS default settings for optimal and high performance system operations. -
Page 51: Standard Cmos Features
CMOS F TANDARD EATURES Date The date format is [Weekday, Month, Day, Year] Time The time format is [Hour : Minute : Second] Video Settings: [EGA/VGA, CGA 40, CGA 80, MONO] Halt On Set the system’s response to specific boot errors. Below is a table that details the possible settings. -
Page 52: Ide Channels
IDE C HANNELS The specifications of your drive must match with the drive table. The hard disk will not work properly if you enter incorrect information in this category. Select “Auto Auto Auto Auto” whenever possible. If you select “Manual Manual”, make sure the information is from your hard Manual Manual... -
Page 53: Advanced Bios Features
BIOS F DVANCED EATURES Virus Warning This option allows you to choose the VIRUS warning feature for the IDE hard disk boot sector protection. Settings Description Enabled Turns on hard disk boot sector virus protection Disabled Turns off hard disk boot sector virus protection Note: Note: Note:... -
Page 54: First/Second/Third Boot Device
First/Second/Third Boot Device This option sets the boot device sequence as the BIOS attempts to load the operating system. Settings Description LS120 Boot from LS120 Hard Disk Boot from the HDD CDROM Boot from CDROM ZIP100 Boot from ZIP100 USB-FDD Boot from USB Floppy USB-ZIP Boot from USB ZIP drive... -
Page 55: Typematic Delay
Typematic Delay This item sets the delay between the time the key is first pressed and the time the system begins to repeat the signal from the depressed key. The time is measured in milliseconds. Settings: [250, 500, 750, 1000] Security Option This option is for selecting whether the password is required every time the system boots or only when entering BIOS setup. -
Page 56: Cpu Features
CPU F EATURES C7 CMPXCHG8 Disable to install Windows NT 4.0. Settings: [Disabled, Enabled] C7 NoExecute (NX) NoExecute is supported in WinXP SP2 and provides some protection against certain malware. Settings: [Disabled, Enabled]... -
Page 57: Hard Disk Boot Priority
RIORITY This is for setting the priority of the hard disk boot order when the “Hard Disk” option is selected in the “[First/Second/Third] Boot Device” menu item. -
Page 58: Advanced Chipset Features
DVANCED HIPSET EATURES Caution: Caution: Caution: Caution: The Advanced Chipset Features menu is used for optimizing the chipset functions. Do not change these settings unless you are familiar with the chipset. Memory Hole Settings: [Disabled, 15M – 16M] System BIOS Cacheable Settings: [Disabled, Enabled] Video RAM Cacheable Settings: [Disabled, Enabled]... -
Page 59: Panel Type
Panel Type This setting refers to the native resolution of the display being used with the system. Key in a HEX code from the table below. Code Description 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x 768 1280 x 1024... -
Page 60: Agp & P2P Bridge Control
AGP & P2P B RIDGE ONTROL AGP Aperture Size This setting controls how much memory space can be allocated to AGP for video purposes. The aperture is a portion of the PCI memory address range dedicated to graphics memory address space. -
Page 61: Agp Fast Write
AGP Fast Write This option is for enabling or disabling the caching of display data. Settings: [Disabled, Enabled] AGP Master 1 WS Write Settings: [Disabled, Enabled] AGP Master 1 WS Read Settings: [Disabled, Enabled AGP 3.0 Calibration Cycle Settings: [Disabled, Enabled] VGA Share Memory Size This setting allows you to select the amount of system memory that is allocated to the integrated graphics processor. -
Page 62: Cpu & Pci Bus Control
CPU & PCI B ONTROL PCI Master 0 WS Write Settings: [Disabled, Enabled] PCI Delay Transaction Settings: [Disabled, Enabled] DRDY_Timing Settings: [Slowest, Default, Optimize]... -
Page 63: Integrated Peripherals
NTEGRATED ERIPHERALS UltraDMA66 Control Settings: [UltraDMA66, Auto] WatchDog Support Settings: [Enabled, Disabled] WatchDog Timer Select Settings: [Minute, Second] WatchDog Count Value Only integers from 0 to 255 are accepted. Settings: [Min = 0, Max = 255] Onboard Serial Port Set the base I/O port address and IRQ for the onboard serial port. Auto Selecting allows BIOS to automatically determine the correct... -
Page 64: Via Onchip Pci Device
VIA O PCI D EVICE Azalia HDA Controller Settings: [Disabled, Auto]... -
Page 65: Usb Device Setting
USB D EVICE ETTING USB 1.0 Controller Enable or disable Universal Host Controller Interface for Universal Serial Bus. Settings: [Disabled, Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Enable or disable Enhanced Host Controller Interface for Universal Serial Bus. Settings: [Disabled, Enabled] USB Operation Mode Auto decide USB device operation mode. -
Page 66: Usb Keyboard Function
USB Keyboard Function Enable or disable Legacy support of USB Keyboard. Settings: [Disabled, Enabled] USB Storage Function Enable or disable Legacy support of USB Mass Storage. Settings: [Disabled, Enabled]... -
Page 67: Power Management Setup
OWER ANAGEMENT ETUP ACPI Suspend Type Settings Description S1(POS) S1/Power On Suspend (POS) is a low power state. In this state, no system context (CPU or chipset) is lost and hardware maintains all system contexts. S3(STR) S3/Suspend To RAM (STR) is a power-down state. In this state, power is supplied only to essential components such as main memory and wakeup-capable devices. -
Page 68: Hdd Power Down
HDD Power Down Set the length of time for a period of inactivity before powering down the hard disk. Settings: [Disable, 1 Min, 2 Min, 3 Min, 4 Min, 5 Min, 6 Min, 7 Min, 8 Min, 9 Min, 10 Min, 11 Min, 12 Min, 13 Min, 14 Min, 15 Min] Suspend Mode Settings: [Disabled, 1 Min, 2 Min, 4 Min, 6 Min, 8 Min, 10 Min, 20 Min, 30 Min, 40 Min, 1 Hour]... -
Page 69: Ac Loss Auto Restart
AC Loss Auto Restart The field defines how the system will respond after an AC power loss during system operation. Settings Description Keeps the system in an off state until the power button is pressed Restarts the system when the power is back Former-Sts Former-Sts... -
Page 70: Wakeup Event Detect
AKEUP VENT ETECT PS2KB Wakeup Select When selecting “Password Password”, press <En Enter ter> to set the password. Password Password The maximum number of characters is eight. Settings: [Hot Key, Password] PS2KB Wakeup Key Select This option sets a hot key to restore the system from the power saving mode to an active state. -
Page 71: Poweron By Pci Card
PowerOn by PCI Card Enables activity detected from any PCI card to power up the system or resume from a suspended state. Such PCI cards include LAN, onboard USB ports, etc. Settings: [By OS, Enabled] Modem Ring Resume Settings: [By OS, Enabled] RTC Alarm Resume Set a scheduled time and/or date to automatically power on the system. -
Page 72: Pnp/Pci Configurations
P/PCI C ONFIGURATIONS Note: Note: Note: Note: This section covers some very technical items and it is strongly recommended to leave the default settings as is unless you are an experienced user. PNP OS Installed Settings Description BIOS will initialize all the PnP cards BIOS will only initialize the PnP cards used for booting (VGA, IDE, SCSI). -
Page 73: Reset Configuration Data
Reset Configuration Data Settings Description Disabled Default setting Enabled Resets the ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data) after exiting BIOS Setup if a newly installed PCI card or the system configuration prevents the operating system from loading Resources Controlled By Enables the BIOS to automatically configure all the Plug-and-Play compatible devices. -
Page 74: Irq Resources
IRQ R ESOURCES IRQ Resources list IRQ 3/4/5/7/9/10/11/12/14/15 for users to set each IRQ a type depending on the type of device using the IRQ. Settings: PCI Device For Plug-and-Play compatible devices designed for PCI bus architecture Reserved The IRQ will be reserved for further requests... -
Page 75: Frequency/Voltage Control
REQUENCY OLTAGE ONTROL Auto Detect PCI Clock Settings: [Disabled, Enabled] Spread Spectrum When the mainboard's clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spikes) of the pulses create EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). The Spread Spectrum function reduces the EMI generated by modulating the pulses so that the spikes of the pulses are reduced to flatter curves. -
Page 76: Dram Clock/Drive Control
DRAM C LOCK RIVE ONTROL DRAM Clock This control enables the user to choose either automatic or one of two memory clock frequencies. Settings: [By SPD, 200 MHz, 266 MHz] DRAM Timing The value in this field depends on the memory modules installed in your system. -
Page 77: Bank Interleave
Bank Interleave Set the interleave mode of the SDRAM interface. Interleaving allows banks of SDRAM to alternate their refresh and access cycles. One bank will undergo its refresh cycle while another is being accessed. This improves performance of the SDRAM by masking the refresh time of each bank. -
Page 78: Read To Precharge (Trtp)
Read to Precharge (Trtp) Settings: [2T, 3T] Write to Read CMD (Twtr) Settings: [1T/2T, 2T/3T] Write Recovery Time (Twr) Settings: [2T - 5T] RSAIT Mode Settings: [Auto, Manual] RSAIT Selection This field is only available when “RSAIT Mode” is set to “Manual”. Input should be a hexadecimal number between 0000 and 003F. -
Page 79: Load Fail-Safe Defaults
EFAULTS This option is for restoring all the default fail-safe BIOS settings. These values are set by the mainboard manufacturer to provide a stabe system with basic performance. Enter “Y Y Y Y ” at the prompt and press <Enter Enter Enter>... -
Page 80: Load Optimized Defaults
PTIMIZED EFAULTS This option is for restoring all the default optimized BIOS settings. The default optimized values are set by the mainboard manufacturer to provide a stable system with optimized performance. Entering “Y Y Y Y ” and press <Ent Enter er er er>... -
Page 81: Set Supervisor/User Password
UPERVISOR ASSWORD This option is for setting a password for entering BIOS Setup. When a password has been set, a password prompt will be displayed whenever BIOS Setup is run. This prevents an unauthorized person from changing any part of your system configuration. -
Page 82: Save & Exit Setup
& E ETUP Entering “Y Y Y Y ” saves any changes made, and exits the program. Entering “N N N N ” will cancel the exit request. -
Page 83: Exit Without Saving
ITHOUT AVING Entering “Y Y Y Y ’ discards any changes made, and exits the program. Entering “N N N N ” will cancel the exit request. -
Page 84: Driver Installation
Driver Installation This chapter gives you brief descriptions of each mainboard driver and application. You must install the VIA chipset drivers first before installing other drivers such as VGA drivers. The applications will only function correctly if the necessary drivers are already installed. -
Page 85: Driver Utilities
RIVER TILITIES Getting Started The VIA AMOS-3000 includes a driver CD that contains the drivers and software for enhancing the performance of the system. The drivers can also be downloaded from http://www.via.com.tw. Note: Note: Note: Note: The driver utilities and software are updated from time to time. -
Page 86: Cd Content
CD C ONTENT VIA Hyperion Pro Driver Hyperion Pro Driver Hyperion Pro Driver Hyperion Pro Driver Compatible with all current VIA chipsets Includes support for INF, AGP, V-RAID, and IDE VIA Graphics Driver VIA Graphics Driver VIA Graphics Driver VIA Graphics Driver Enhances the onboard VIA graphic chip.
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