ALIX.3D3 = 1 LAN / 2 miniPCI, LX800 / USB / VGA / audio / Award BIOS

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Specification

  • 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 LEDs
  • Expansion: 2 miniPCI slots, LPC bus
  • Connectivity: 1 Ethernet channel (Via VT6105M 10/100)
  • I/O: DB9 serial port, dual USB, VGA, audio headphone out / microphone in
  • RTC battery
  • Board size: 100 x 160 mm
  • Firmware: Award BIOS

Customer options

  • I2C bus
  • buzzer

ALIX.3D changes

  • Add CMOS reset jumper.
  • Soldering option for line in instead of MIC.
  • Add test points for S/PDIF interface.
  • Increase USB current limit.
  • Add test points at switch pins for easier console restore.
  • Populate buzzer driver circuit.
  • Change J4 header to COM2.
  • Add optional power in header.
  • Reduce conducted EMI on DC jack.
  • Add second Poscap on 3.3V rail to ruggedise for high power radios.

ALIX.3D3 Pictures

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ALIX.3D3 enclosure
ALIX.3D3 enclosure


Documentations


Driver (Windows XP,XPe)

- Network (Media: Rhine_driver_v60_via.zip)
- VGA (Media: GeodeLX_XP_XPe_Graphics_v3.03.06.zip)
- Audio (Media: GeodeLX_XP_XPe_WDM_Samba_Audio_v3.00.00.zip)
- Crypto Driver (Media:GeodeLX_XP_WDM_AES_v2.01.00.zip)

Driver (Windows 2000)

- Network (Media: Rhine_driver_v60_via.zip)
- VGA (Media: GEODE-LX-Win2k_VGA.zip)
- Audio (Media: GeodeLX_XP_XPe_WDM_Samba_Audio_v3.00.00.zip)
- Crypto Driver (Media:GeodeLX_XP_WDM_AES_v2.01.00.zip)

BIOS updates

Please note that this board uses Award BIOS, tinyBIOS does not support VGA...!!!

  • beta Fix LEDs, VGA DDC issue (boot hang), free up MFGPT timers (Alixbio7-3.zip).
  • 10/06/08 Default = UART port B disable. Please use zapcmos.exe when upgrading to make sure it sticks... (Alixbio6-3.zip).
  • 7/01/08 fixed serial port (see advanced chipset menu, scroll down) (Alixbio4-3.zip).

CMOS reset

alix3c3 does not have a CMOS reset jumper. If the board does not start due to bad setup options, please try this (CMOS reset procedure) procedure.

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