Back End Processor; Introduction - GE Vivid 4 BT03 RFI Service Manual

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Section 5-5

Back End Processor

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Introduction

The Back End Processor (BEP) supports the operation of the Vivid™ 4 ultrasound unit and is the main
controller for the unit. The BEP comprises the various components described in the following sections:
• Central Processing Unit (CPU)
• Keyboard Controller
• Frame Grabber (RFI systems only)
• PC2IP
• Plug and Scan Card and Battery
• Network Card Onboard
• SCSI Card
• Floppy Drive
• Hard Disk
• Magneto-Optical Drive (MOD)
• CD Read Write (CDRW)
• ECG Module
• Modem
• PC-VIC Assembly
Figure 5-16
the RFI configuration. For systems with the RFT configuration, see
A block diagram of the BEP in Vivid™ 4 systems with the RFI configuration is provided in
on page 5-32. For systems with the RFT configuration, see
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on page 5 - 38.
on page 5 - 39.
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on page 5 - 40.
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on page 5 - 41.
on page 5 - 42.
on page 5-30 shows the location of the various components within the BEP for systems with
Chapter 5 - Components and Function (Theory)
on page 5 - 34.
on page 5 - 38
on page 5 - 38.
on page 5 - 40.
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Figure 5-17 on page 5-31.
Figure 5-19 on page 5-33.
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