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VIA Technologies ETX-8X90 User Manual (74 pages)
Computer-On-Module
Brand:
VIA Technologies
| Category:
Control Unit
| Size: 2 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
1 Product Overview
10
Key Components
10
VIA Nano X2 E-Series Processor
10
VIA VX900 MSP Chipset
10
Product Specifications
11
Layout Diagram
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Figure 1: Layout Diagram of the VIA ETX-8X90 Module (Top Side)
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Figure 2: Layout Diagram of the VIA ETX-8X90 Module (Bottom Side)
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Product Dimensions
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Figure 3: Dimensions of the VIA ETX-8X90 Module (Top View)
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Figure 4: Dimensions of the VIA ETX-8X90 Module (Bottom View)
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2 I/O Interface
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Micro SD Card Slot
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Mini USB 2.0 Ports
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Figure 5: Micro SD Card Slot Diagram
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Figure 6: Mini USB 2.0 Ports Diagram
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Table 1: Micro SD Card Slot Pinouts
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Table 2: Mini USB 2.0 Ports Pinouts
15
SATA Connectors
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Figure 7: SATA Connectors Diagram
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Table 3: SATA Connectors Pinouts
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VGA Connector
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Figure 8: VGA Connector Diagram
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Table 4: VGA Connector Pinouts
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DC-In Connector
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CPU and System Fan Connectors
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Figure 9: DC-In Connector Diagram
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Figure 10: CPU and System Fan Connectors Diagram
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Table 5: DC-In Connector Pinouts
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Table 6: CPU and System Fan Connectors Pinouts
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HDD Selector Switch
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Figure 11: HDD Selector DIP Switch Diagram
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Table 7: IDE1 and SATA2 HDD Configuration (Default Setting)
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Table 8: IDE1 and IDE2 HDD Configuration (Manufacturing Option 1)
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Clear CMOS Jumper
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Figure 12: Clear CMOS Jumper Diagram
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Table 9: Clear CMOS Jumper Settings
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LPC Connector
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Figure 13: LPC Connector Diagram
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Table 10: LPC Connector Pinouts
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SPI Connector
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Figure 14: SPI Connector Diagram
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Table 11: SPI Connector Pinouts
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ETX Connectors
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Figure 15: ETX Connectors Diagram
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ETX Connector X1 (CNX1)
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Table 12: ETX Connector X1 Pinouts
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ETX Connector X2 (CNX2)
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Table 13: ETX Connector X2 Pinouts
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ETX Connector X3 (CNX3)
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Table 14: ETX Connector X3 Pinouts
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ETX Connector X4 (CNX4)
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Table 15: ETX Connector X4 Pinouts
27
3 Hardware Installation
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Mounting VIA ETX-8X90 Module Onto the ETXDB1 Carrier Board
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Figure 16: Carrier Board ETX Connectors and Mounting Holes
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Figure 17: Installing the VIA ETX-8X90 Module on the Carrier Board
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Figure 18: Installing the DDR3 SODIMM Memory Module
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Figure 19: Removing the Thermal Pad Cover
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Figure 20: Heatsink/Heat Spreader's Mounting Holes on VIA ETX-8X90 Module
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Figure 21: Installing the Heatsink/Heat Spreader on VIA ETX-8X90 Module
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Figure 22: Securing the Heatsink/Heat Spreader and VIA ETX-8X90 Module
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4 BIOS Setup Utility
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Entering the BIOS Setup Utility
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Control Keys
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Navigating the BIOS Menus
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Getting Help
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System Overview
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Amibios
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Processor
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System Memory
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System Time
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System Date
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Figure 23: Illustration of the Main Menu Screen
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Advanced Settings
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Figure 24: Illustration of the Advanced Settings Screen
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CPU Configuration
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Figure 25: Illustration of the CPU Configuration Screen
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Figure 26: Illustration of SATA Configuration Screen
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DMA Mode
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Figure 27: Illustration of SATA-1 Primary IDE Screen
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Hard Disk Information
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PIO Mode
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SATA Configuration
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Superio Configuration
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Figure 28: Illustration of Superio Configuration Screen
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Parallel Port Address
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Parallel Port IRQ
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Parallel Port Mode
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Serial Port 2 Mode
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Serial Ports 1 to 2 Address and IRQ
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Table 16: Serial Port Addresses and Irqs
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Hardware Health Configuration
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Figure 29: Illustration of Hardware Health Configuration Screen
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Smart FAN 1 and FAN 2
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ACPI Configuration
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ACPI Version Features
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Figure 30: Illustration of ACPI Configuration Screen
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Suspend Mode
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APM Configuration
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Figure 31: Illustration of APM Configuration Screen
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Power Button Mode
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Restore on Ac/Power Loss
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Resume on PCI PME
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Resume on KBC
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Resume on PS/2 Mouse
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Resume on RTC Alarm
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RTC Alarm Date (Days)
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Wake-Up Key
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Wake-Up Password
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System Time
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Spread Spectrum Configuration
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CPU Spread Spectrum Setting
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Figure 32: Illustration of Spread Spectrum Configuration Screen
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CRB Configuration
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Figure 33: Illustration of USB Configuration Screen
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Figure 34: Illustration of CRB Configuration Screen
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DRAM Clock
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Onchip HDAC Device
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Panel Type
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SDIO Host Controller
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Select Display Device 1 and 2
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Smbus Device Switch
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Table 17: Panel Types Resolution
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Unit-Select
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VGA Share Memory (Frame Buffer)
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Watch-Dog
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Backlight Control
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Backlight PWM Clock
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LAN Boot ROM
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Time-Select
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USB Configuration
43
Boot Settings
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Boot Settings Configuration
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Figure 35: Illustration of Boot Settings Screen
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Figure 36: Illustration of Boot Settings Configuration Screen
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Bootup Num-Lock
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Hit 'DEL' Message Display
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Quick Boot
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Quiet Boot
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Wait for 'F1' if Error
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Boot Device Priority
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Figure 37: Illustration of Boot Device Priority Screen
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St Boot Device
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Security Settings
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Change Supervisor Password
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User Access Level
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Figure 38: Illustration of Security Settings Screen
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Change User Password
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Clear User Password
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Password Check
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Exit Options
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Save Changes and Exit
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Discard Changes and Exit
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Discard Changes
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Load Optimal Defaults
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Figure 39: Illustration of Exit Options Screen
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5 Software and Technical Support
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Microsoft and Linux Support
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Driver Installation
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Technical Support and Assistance
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Appendix A. ETXDB1 Carrier Board Reference
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Board Specifications
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Board Storage Channel Configuration
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Table 18: ETXDB1 and VIA ETX-8X90 Storage Configuration
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External I/O Connectors
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Rear I/O Ports
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Figure 40: Rear I/O Ports
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ETXDB1 Layout Diagram
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Onboard Connectors and Slots
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Figure 41: ETXDB1 Connectors and Slots Diagram
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Table 19: Description Table of the ETXDB1 Connectors and Slots
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Onboard Pin Headers and Jumpers
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Figure 42: ETXDB1 Pin Headers and Jumpers Diagram
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Table 20: Description Table of the ETXDB1 Pin Headers and Jumpers
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Connectors and Slots Pin Definition
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ATX1 : 20-Pin ATX Power Connector
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Figure 43: ATX Power Connector Diagram
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Table 21: ATX Power Connector Pinouts
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Figure 44: ISA Slot Diagram
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ISA1: ISA Slot
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Table 22: ISA Slot Pinouts
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Figure 45: PCI Slot Diagram
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PCI1 and PCI2: PCI Slots
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Table 23: PCI Slot 1 Pinouts
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Table 24: PCI Slot 2 Pinouts
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Figure 46: IDE Connector Diagram
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IDE1 and IDE2: IDE Connector
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Table 25: IDE Connector Pinouts
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BL1: Backlight Connector
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Figure 47: LVDS Panel Connector Diagram
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Figure 48: Backlight Connector Diagram
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LVDS1: LVDS Panel Connector
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Table 26: LVDS Panel Connector Pinouts
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Table 27: Backlight Connector Pinouts
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CNX1~ CNX4: ETX Connector X1, X2, X3 and X4
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Figure 49: ETX Connector X1, X2, X3 and X4 Diagram
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Table 28: ETX Connector X1 Pinouts
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Table 29: ETX Connector X2 Pinouts
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Table 30: ETX Connector X3 Pinouts
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Table 31: ETX Connector X4 Pinouts
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Pin Headers Definition and Jumper Settings
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Figure 50: Front Audio and I²C Pin Headers Diagram
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F_AUDIO1 and I2C1: Front Audio and I²C Pin Headers
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Table 32: Front Audio Pin Header Pinouts
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Table 33: I²C Pin Header Pinouts
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Figure 51: Serial Infrared and Smbus Pin Headers Diagram
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SIR1 and SMB1: Serial Infrared and Smbus Pin Headers
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Table 34: Serial Infrared Pin Header Pinouts
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Table 35: Smbus Pin Header Pinouts
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Figure 52: Front Panel and LPT Pin Headers Diagram
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F_PANEL1 and LPT1: Front Panel and LPT Pin Headers
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Table 36: Front Panel Pin Header Pinouts
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Table 37: LPT Pin Header Pinouts
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COM2 and KBMS1: COM and Keyboard & Mouse Pin Headers
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Figure 53: COM and Keyboard & Mouse Pin Headers Diagram
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Table 38: COM Pin Header Pinouts
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Table 39: Keyboard & Mouse Pin Header Pinouts
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Figure 54: Backlight and Panel Power Jumper Diagram
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J1: Backlight and Panel Power Jumper
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Table 40: Backlight and Panel Power Jumper Settings
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ETXDB1 Dimensions
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ETXDB1 Board Dimensions
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ETXDB1 External I/O Dimensions
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Figure 55: ETXDB1 Board Dimensions Diagram
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Figure 56: ETXDB1 External I/O Dimensions Diagram
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