CHAPTER
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HARDWARE OVERVIEW
System Hardware
802.11a/b/g/n Wireless Client
The Thor VM1 has an 802.11a/b/g/n network card that supports diversity with two
internal or external antennas. Power management for the network card is configured
with the
Central Processing Unit
The CPU is a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom processor.
The operating system is Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 2009.
The OS image is stored on an internal CompactFlash memory card and is loaded into
DRAM for execution.
Input/Output Components
The Thor VM1 supports the following I/O components of the core logic:
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Two 9-pin RS-232 serial ports, COM1 and COM2, on dock.
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One slot for CompactFlash (CF) card for operating system storage.
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One slot for SD memory card for storage expansion.
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Integrated keyboard.
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Ports available via adapter cables on dock: USB host port, CANbus, Audio. USB client
port is not supported with Windows Embedded Standard 2009. Multiple USB host
ports are available when using the Enhanced Dock.
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Direct connections on Enhanced Dock: Ethernet and USB host.
System Memory
Main system memory is 2GB SDRAM.
Thor VM1 with Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 2009 User Guide
Summit Client
Utility.
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