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2.3
Understanding microETXexpress®-SP functionality
All Kontron microETXexpress® and ETXexpress® modules contain two connectors; each of it has two rows. The primary
connector has two rows called Row A and Row B. The secondary connector has two rows called Row C and Row D. The
primary connector (Row A and Row B) feature the following legacy-free functionality:
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Ethernet
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Serial ATA (SATA)
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USB 2.0
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LVDS/VGA and dual display video
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Intel High Definition Audio (Azalia)
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LPC (low pin count) Bus
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PCIexpress
The secondary connector (Row C and Row D) provides support for the following buses and I/O:
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PCI Express
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PCI
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IDE
2.4
COM Express® Documentation
This product manual serves as one of three principal references for a COM Express® design. It documents the
specifications and features of microETXexpress®-SP. The other two references, which are available from your Kontron
Support or from PICMG®, include:
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The COM Express Specification defines the COM Express® module form factor, pinout, and signals. This
document is available from the PIGMG website by filling out the order form.
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The COM Express® Design Guide by PICMG serves as a general guide for baseboard design, with a focus on
maximum flexibility to accommodate a wide range of COM Express® modules.
Note:
Some of the information contained within this product manual applies only to certain product revisions (CE:
xxx). If certain information applies to specific product revisions (CE: xxx) it will be stated. Please check the
product revision of your module to see if this information is applicable.
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microETXexpress®-SP / Introduction
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