Chapter 3 - Hardware Overview; System Hardware; 802.11A/B/G/N Wireless Client; Central Processing Unit - Honeywell Thor VM2 User Manual

CHAPTER
3
HARDWARE OVERVIEW

System Hardware

802.11a/b/g/n Wireless Client

The Thor VM2 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, Windows
Embedded Standard 7 or Windows 7 Professional.
The OS image is stored on an internal CompactFlash memory card and is loaded into
DRAM for execution.

Input/Output Components

The Thor VM2 supports the following I/O components of the core logic:
• Two 9-pin RS-232 serial ports, COM1 and COM2, on dock.
• One slot for CompactFlash (CF) card for operating system storage.
• One slot for SD memory card for storage expansion.
• Integrated keyboard with programmable keys.
• Ports available via adapter cables on dock: USB host port, CANbus, Audio. USB client
port is not supported with Windows Embedded Standard 2009, Windows Embedded
Standard 7 or Windows 7 Professional. Multiple USB host ports are available when
using the Enhanced Dock.
• Direct connections on Enhanced Dock: Ethernet and USB host. A BIOS and operating
system upgrade is necessary for other operating systems. See
Enhanced Dock Support
Thor VM2 with with Microsoft Windows 7 or Windows Embedded Standard User Guide
Summit Client Utility or
for more information.
Laird Connection Manager.
Thor VM2 and
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