| alix6f2 | System board |
| Status | Active |
| Part numbers | alix6f2 = 2 LAN / 1 miniPCI / 1 miniPCI Express / LX800 / 256 MB / USB / dual SIM socket |
| Spec |
CPU: 500 MHz AMD Geode LX800
DRAM: 256 MB DDR DRAM Storage: CompactFlash socket Power: DC jack or passive POE, min. 7V to max. 20V Three front panel LEDs, pushbutton Expansion: 1 miniPCI slot, 1 miniPCI Express slot (USB only), LPC bus Connectivity: 2 Ethernet channels (Via VT6105M 10/100) I/O: DB9 serial port, dual USB port Board size: 6 x 6" (152.4 x 152.4 mm) Firmware: tinyBIOS |
| Customer options | • 44 pin IDE, I2C bus, buzzer, RTC battery |
| SIM socket ? | By itself the SIM socket does not do anything. You need a 3G modem in the miniPCI express socket to get connectivity. |
| miniPCI Express ? |
This is a new standard for small size radio modules, using PCI Express
and USB 2.0 connectivity. On ALIX, only USB 2.0 connectivity is supported.
Some manufacturers of radio modules:
• Ericsson • Novatel • Option • Sierra Wireless •wi-fi cards using PCI express will NOT work ! •3G Modem modules based on Qualcomm chipsets (most on the market) don't work reliably with the AMD CS5536 USB controller unless the USB rate is limited to 12 Mb/s !!! Please see our support forum or contact our technical support for more detailed instructions. Some Ericsson modules don't observe the reset signal, difficult to get a proper reset on warm reboot. |
| BIOS update note | Board ID has been changed, flash updater will look for alix5.bin . Latest BIOS = v0.99m. |
| Changes from alix6e |
• Enhance resistance to injected RF energy.
• Change chassis ground connections to enhance resistance to ESD / burst. • Disconnect miniPCI express pins 30 and 32 (SMBDAT / SMBCLK). • Reset controlled by USBEN2. • Shift miniPCI connector to fit larger Wifi modules (dcma82 / dnma92). |
| Manufacturer | PC Engines |
| Origin | Taiwan |
| Support info | ALIX.2 series |
| Schematic |
