GE HEALTHCARE
DIRECTION FQ091013, REVISION 1 VIVID I N AND VIVID Q N SERVICE MANUAL
Chapter 5 - Components and Function (Theory) 5-21
Section 5-4
Back End Processor
5-4-1 Introduction
The Back End Processor (BEP) supports the operation of the Vivid i n/ Vivid q N ultrasound unit and is
the main controller for the system.
A block diagram of the BEP is provided in Figure 5-17 on page 5-22.
The various components that comprise the Vivid i n/ Vivid q N BEP are described in the following
sections:
• ETX SBC Central Processing Unit (CPU) on page 5 - 23.
• ETX Base Board on page 5 - 23.
• Hard Disk on page 5 - 25.
• Fan Control on page 5 - 25
• RTC (BIOS) Battery on page 5 - 25
• Back End Processor - Location of Components on page 5 - 26
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Figure 5-16 Location of BEP in Bottom Assembly
BEP
BEP Cables