Components and Functions (Theory)
5.3.1 PC-Motherboard
Built in or external Components:
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On Board VGA and Graphic Card
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LAN
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USB 2.0
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USB 3.0
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Sound
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CPU: 3.1 GHz at 4 cores
Major Tasks:
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System Control
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2D- / 3D- / 4D- Image processing and Rendering
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Control DVD drive (USB)
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Control User Interface (USB)
5.3.2 Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
The Hard Disk is the main storage device of the Voluson E-Series ultrasound system.
The Voluson E-Series hard disk drive is divided into 4 partitions.
For further details see
5.3.3 Graphic Card
Graphic Card which supplies RTV (Video manager) board with digital video. It offers dynamic contrast
enhancement and color stretch video processing optimized on a scene by scene basis for spectacular
picture clarity.
5.3.4 RTV - Video Management Board
Distributes Video signal information coming from the Graphic Card to the DVI respectively HDMI connectors.
Converts DVI/HDMI inputs to S-Video output(s).
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DVI to HDMI input (RTV30) respectively HDMI to HDMI input (RTV35) connection to Graphic Card
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DVI output (RTV30) respectively VGA output (RTV35) for external device (only RGB signals used)
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HDMI output for external device
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S-Video output for external devices
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USB connector for board configuration
5.3.5 RTB - Distribution Board Bottom
Function of the Distribution Board Bottom (RTB):
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USB2.0 Interface, Board is connected to PC via USB cable
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5 port USB2.0 Hub for connecting peripherals (e.g., optional ECG)
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Feed through DC-Power and Signals for the console (12V_ATX, 5V_ATX, 5VSB, PWR_On, Start_Key,
Loud speaker)
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Multiplexer and Amplifier for PC-Sound, Doppler Audio and VCR/DVD-Recorder
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Section 5.1.6 "Data Location" on page 5-22
Voluson E-Series Service Manual
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