ALIX.6E1 = 2 LAN / 1 miniPCI / 1 miniPCI Express / LX800 / 256 MB / USB / single SIM socket

[edit] With miniPCI Express support for GSM / G3 modem cards.

[edit] 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 front panel LEDs, pushbutton
• Expansion: 1 miniPCI slot, 1 miniPCI Express slot (USB only), LPC bus
• Dual SIM sockets (switched by AC_BEEP GPIO signal).
• 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

[edit] Customer options

• 44 pin IDE
• I2C bus
• buzzer
• RTC battery

[edit] 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 PC Engines):

• Novatel
• Option
• Sierra Wireless

[edit] BIOS update note

Board ID has been changed, flash updater will look for alix5.bin . For current BIOS, copy alix1.bin to alix5.bin.

[edit] 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.

[edit] ALIX.6E1 Pictures ALIX.6E1 ALIX.6E1 ALIX.6E1 enclosure

[edit] Documentations

• Manual
  
• Schematics
  

[edit] BIOS update (from CF card)

Do not use for alix3c3!
You will need a CF card that boots FreeDOS, see instructions for easier installation. How to create a FreeDOS bootable CF card

• ALIX tinyBIOS v0.99 (12/10/07)
• ALIX tinyBIOS v0.98g (11/26/07)
• ALIX tinyBIOS v0.98d (11/15/07)

[edit] BIOS update (Xmodem upload)

Do not use for alix3c3 ! Please RTFM...

• ALIX tinyBIOS v0.99b (1/27/08)