PROTEUS user manual
Issue C
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Connecting a keyboard
A USB keyboard can be connected straight to the USB connector or via a USB hub.
Connecting a mouse
A USB mouse can be connected straight to the USB connector or via a USB hub.
Turning on/off your PROTEUS
Always ON configuration (default)
Power ON: PROTEUS board starts automatically after power is connected.
Power OFF: Use the Shut down option in the OS and then disconnect power cable.
Power button configuration
The PROTEUS board enters to a standby screen when power is connected. The operator
must turn the unit ON via a remote switch connected to the board. The PROTEUS power
button connection should be connected to a momentary ON push switch; this is
described in J6 - System connector
, page 47.
Using the serial interface (RS232)
The COM1 port is decoded at the standard PC address location. PC applications can use
this port without any special configuration.
The COM1 port is interfaced via a 10-way boxed header. A suitable breakout board is
provided in the development kit.
See J8 - RS232 header
, page 50 for further details about the serial port interface.
Using the audio features
The PROTEUS Stand alone provides an HD Audio codec that supports standard mono
mic input, stereo line input, stereo headphone and stereo speaker. Speaker outputs are
connected via 2W audio amplifier.
See J17 – Audio connector
, page 55 for future details about the connection.
Using the on board FLASH
The PROTEUS provides on board FLASH memory. The memory is connected to IDE
interface and for BIOS and system is visible as standard IDE hard disk drive.