Non-Ffs Partitions; Downloading Partitions To The Mk3100 - Motorola MK3100 Product Reference Manual

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Non-FFS Partitions

Non-FFS partitions include additional software and data pre-loaded on the MK3100 that you can upgrade.
Unlike FFS partitions, these partitions are not visible when the operating system is running. They also contain
system information. Non-FFS partitions include the following:
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Windows CE: The complete Windows CE operating system is stored on flash devices. If necessary, you
can download the entire OS image to the MK3100 using Motorola provided files. The installation package
includes the current OS partition on the MK3100. Obtain any upgrades from Motorola. This partition is
mandatory for the MK3100.
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Splash Screen: A 675 kb maximum bitmap appears as the MK3100 cold boots. To download a
customized screen to display, see
NOTE 8 bits per pixel only applies to splash screen images. Once Windows CE is running, the color density is
16 bits per pixel.
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Partition Table: Identifies where each partition is loaded in the MK3100.

Downloading Partitions to the MK3100

Use a configuration management utility to specify a hex destination file for each partition and download each
file to the MK3100. This download requires a program loader (Bootloader) stored on the MK3100.
Creating a Splash Screen on page 5-15.