| alix6e1 | System board |
| Status | Active |
| Part numbers |
alix6e1 = 2 LAN / 1 miniPCI / 1 miniPCI Express / LX800 / 256 MB / USB / single
SIM socket
alix6e2 = 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
• (alix6e2) Dual SIM sockets (switched by AC_BEEP GPIO signal). |
| 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 (compatibility not tested by me):
• Novatel • Option • Sierra Wireless wi-fi cards using PCI express will NOT work ! |
| BIOS update note | Board ID has been changed, flash updater will look for alix5.bin . For current BIOS, copy alix1.bin to alix5.bin. |
| Changes from alix6b |
• Change board ID to 5 (BIOS selection).
• Optional pin header for internal USB. • Optional alternate location for SIM sockets. • Integrate ECN.034 (SIM switch issue). • Optional reset controlled by USBEN2. • Change to normal LED routing (all LEDs controlled by software). • Various changes to improve EMI margin. |
| Manufacturer | PC Engines |
| Origin | Taiwan |
| Support info | ALIX.2 series |
| Schematic |
