2 Introduction
Kontron User's Guide EPIC/CE
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2
Introduction
2.1
EPIC/CE
The EPIC/CE hosts either an ULV Intel® Celeron® processor or an LV Intel® Celeron® processor in
combination with an Intel
®
815E chipset that includes an integrated graphics memory-controller hub. A
SDRAM-SODIMM socket can hold either PC100 or PC133 SODIMM memory modules up to 500MB. Six USB
2.0 ports and two 10/100 MBit Ethernet interfaces extend the standard connectivity of four serial ports,
one parallel port, and a PS/2 mouse/keyboard interface.
The EPIC/CE is designed in the EPIC (
E
mbedded
P
latform for
I
ndustrial
C
omputing) form factor, which is
an international standard of the PC/104 Consortium and can be extended with standard PC/104 and
PC/104-Plus extension modules. This provides a flexible, space-saving and cost-optimized industrial
computer solution.
2.2
The EPIC Family
Each EPIC is a member of the EPIC family of Kontron Embedded Modules GmbH.
Each EPIC module has the same front connectivity for Reset/ATX feature, 4xUSB ports, 2 LAN interfaces,
PS/2 Keyboard, PS/2 Mouse connector, Compact-Flash socket, VGA and one serial port. These family
features allow the use of the same chassis over the whole product line and maximize design reuse.
EPIC modules allow the use of standard notebook SODIMM memory modules and full ATX power supplies.
An optional 5V-only version is available, too. These homogeneous features facilitate easy upgrades
within the EPIC product family.
Display connections are simplified when using the onboard standard JILI Interface (JUMPtec®
Intelligent LVDS Interface). JILI automatically recognizes which display is connected and independently
sets all video parameters. All EPIC modules are plug-and-work enabled to further reduce time-to-market.
As part of the standard features package, all EPIC modules come with a JUMPtec Intelligent Device
Architecture (JIDA) interface, which is integrated into the BIOS. This interface enables hardware-
independent access to EPIC features that cannot be accessed via standard APIs. Functions such as
watchdog timer, brightness and contrast of LCD backlight, and user bytes in the EEPROM can be
configured with ease by taking advantage of this standard EPIC module feature.
The EPIC line products support the PC/104-Plus (PCI) and the PC/104 (ISA) standard via Kontron’s own,
special PCI-to-ISA bridge. Because of the availability of both extension buses, all past and future PC/104
expansion assemblies with state-of-the-art processor performance can be accommodated.
Summary of Contents for EPIC/CE
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