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General| Brand | VersaLogic |
|---|---|
| Model | Blackbird VL-EPU4562 |
| Category | Desktop |
| Language | English |
Precautions to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge when handling the board.
Guidelines for physically handling the board to prevent damage or data corruption.
Importance of connecting mounting standoffs to earth ground for EMI purposes.
Overview of the Blackbird EPU's capabilities and design.
Detailed technical parameters and performance data of the Blackbird EPU.
Visual representation of the Blackbird EPU's internal architecture and connections.
Physical dimensions and mounting hole specifications for the Blackbird EPU.
Recommended components and steps for setting up a development system.
Step-by-step procedure for initial system setup and connection of peripherals.
Guide to configuring system settings through the BIOS setup interface.
Procedures for installing standard x86-based operating systems on the Blackbird.
Configuration options using jumper blocks for serial port termination and BIOS selection.
Details on the Intel Core processor, its configurations, and performance.
Information on the Blackbird's DDR4 memory configurations and data rates.
Overview of the various input/output interfaces available on the Blackbird.
Description of the real-time clock functionality and battery requirements.
Location and identification of external connectors on the Blackbird baseboard.
Information on the main power connector, requirements, and delivery considerations.
Details on the power button functionality and its integration with system power states.
Explanation of the different power states (S0-S5, G3) supported by the Blackbird.
Options for providing battery power for the Real-Time Clock and BIOS settings.
Information regarding the speaker output signal available on the User I/O connector.
Description of the push-button reset function and its operation.
Details on the four-pin CPU fan connector, including pinout and function.
Overview of the status indicator LEDs on the Blackbird and their locations.
Specifics on the dual-color Power-Good/Fault indicator LED (D9).
Description of the three SATA 3.0 ports for mass storage connectivity.
Information on the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports supported by the Blackbird.
Details on the three Mini PCIe sockets for expansion modules.
Explanation of the LEDs indicating the status of Mini PCIe modules.
Overview of the 40-pin user I/O connector and its incorporated signals.
Description of the A/D and D/A converter interface with eight analog inputs.
Details on the SPX expansion bus for connecting serial peripheral devices.
Information on the four serial ports (RS-232, RS-422, RS-485) and their configurations.
Configuration options for serial ports using jumper blocks for RS-232/RS-485/RS-422.
Setup for remote access via serial communications port for console interaction.
Details on the two Mini DisplayPort++ connectors for video output.
Information on connecting VGA monitors using a Mini DisplayPort-to-VGA adapter.
Description of the LVDS interface for flat panel display connectivity.
Pinout and function of the LVDS backlight control connector.
Details on the Ethernet connector providing access to two Gigabit Ethernet ports.
Information on the status LEDs for Ethernet port activity and link status.
Overview of connectors, switches, and LEDs on the VL-CBR-4005B paddleboard.
Information on the on-board battery for RTC and BIOS settings.
Details on the auxiliary I/O connector on the paddleboard.
Physical dimensions and mounting hole specifications for the VL-CBR-4005B paddleboard.
Description of the VL-CBR-2004 paddleboard for analog I/O access.
Description of the VL-CBR-2005 cable for digital I/O access.
Guidelines for choosing and implementing a suitable thermal solution for the EPU.
Details on the heat plate's role in thermal management and its operating temperature limits.
Explanation of the CPU thermal trip points that trigger throttling or shutdown.
Information on software tools for monitoring CPU temperature on Windows and Linux.
Defined thermal limits, restrictions, and operating conditions for the EPU.
Details of thermal testing performed on the EPU-4562/4462 under various conditions.
Presentation of thermal performance data from characterization tests for dual and quad core CPUs.
Information on available thermal solutions and their installation procedures.
Description of basic assembly methods for integrating the EPU with thermal solutions.
Step-by-step guide for installing the VL-HDW-417 passive heat sink.
Step-by-step guide for installing the VL-HDW-418 heat sink fan.
Notes on operating system specific issues, particularly with dual display configurations.
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