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nanoX-BASE
User’s Manual
To use the BIOS on the module:
f
Short pins 1-2 on both JPX3 and JP18.
To use the FWH BIOS on the carrier board:
f
Short pins 1-2 on JPX3 and pins 2-3 on JP18.
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Secondary BIOS
The nanoX-BASE supports Secondary BIOS using firmware hub (FWH) for COM.0 Rev. 1.0
modules and Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) for COM.0 Rev. 2.0 modules. Secondary BIOS
solutions can be used as an alternative to the on-module BIOS and provide support for the
following:
f
Testing new BIOS versions
f
Development of firmware modifications
f
Recovery if soldered BIOS on module is corrupted
7.1
FWH Secondary BIOS - COM.0 Rev. 1.0
The firmware hub (FWH) is supported by PICMG COM.0 Rev. 1.0 to provide a Secondary BIOS
for COM Express Rev. 1.0 modules that support a FWH Secondary BIOS (not supported by
COM.0 Rev.1.0 modules with SPI BIOS).
When using the FWH Secondary BIOS, the soldered BIOS on the module does not need
to be removed.
JPX3 JP18
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