Ethernet; Lpc - Kontron ETXexpress-WPM User Manual

Ethernet

Integrated LAN capability can be enabled for 1x 10/100 megabits per second LAN. The
options utilize Intel® SingleDriver™ Technology, which is a common set of drivers that
simplifies network complexity and increases the ease of deployment.
Configuration
By default, the Ethernet functionality is enabled in BIOS.

LPC

The Low Pin Count (LPC) Interface Specification for legacy I/O has facilitated the
industry's transition toward ISA-less systems. The LPC interface allows legacy I/O
motherboard components, typically integrated in a Super I/O chip, to migrate from the
ISA/X-bus to the LPC interface while retaining full software compatibility.
The LPC interface offers several key advantages over ISA/X-bus, such as reduced pin
count for easier, more cost-effective design. The LPC interface is software-transparent
for I/O functions and compatible with existing peripheral devices and applications such
as parallel and serial ports, keyboards, and mice.
The LPC Interface Specification describes memory, I/O, and DMA transactions. Unlike
ISA, which runs at 8MHz, LPC uses the PCI 33MHz clock and is compatible with more
advanced silicon processes. The reduced pin count uses less space and power and is
more thermal-efficient.
Configuration
You can configure legacy device support from the BIOS Setup Utility. (Press the Delete
button during reboot to see the BIOS Setup Utility.)
For Floppy Drive configuration, go to the Advanced Menu -> Floppy Configuration
Submenu. You also can go to Advanced Menu -> Super I/O Configuration Submenu.
For Serial Port configuration, go to the Advanced Menu-> Remote Access Configuration
Submenu. You also can go to Advanced Menu -> Super I/O Configuration Submenu.
For Parallel Port configuration, go to the Advanced Menu-> Super I/O Configuration
Submenu.
For complete information on BIOS setup options, see the BIOS Operation section in the
back of this manual.
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