miniBASE-10R
Secondary BIOS
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7. Secondary
BIOS
The miniBASE-10R supports Secondary BIOS using Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) for COM.0 Rev. 3.0 modules.
Secondary BIOS solutions can be used as an alternative to the on-module BIOS and provide support for the
following:
•
Testing new BIOS versions
•
Development of firmware modifications
•
Recovery if soldered BIOS on module is corrupted
7.1.
SPI Secondary BIOS
SPI is supported by PICMG COM.0 Rev. 2.0 to provide a secondary BIOS for COM Express Rev 2.0 modules that
support a SPI Secondary BIOS.
To use the BIOS on the module:
•
Short pins 1-2 on JPX7
To use the SPI BIOS on the carrier board:
•
Short pins 2-3 on JPX7
Summary of Contents for miniBASE-10R
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