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Panel PC 2100 user's manual V1.17
4.12 B&R Linux 8 (GNU/Linux)
4.12.1 General information
A Linux or GNU/Linux system is an open, Unix-like multiuser operating system based on the Linux kernel and GNU
software. Widespread use and commercial applications were made possible starting in 1992 with the licensing of
the Linux kernel under the GPL.
The Linux operating system developed by B&R is based on Debian 8, already contains all of the necessary drivers
for the devices and can be used immediately without additional work.
Advantages of Debian:
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High degree of stability
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Wide selection of packages
For more information about Debian, visit
4.12.2 Order data
Model number
Short description
Figure
B&R Linux 8
5SWLIN.0543-MUL
B&R Linux 8 - 32-bit - Multilingual - PPC2100 chipset Bay Trail -
Installation (without Recovery DVD) - Only available with a new
device
5SWLIN.0643-MUL
B&R Linux 8 - 64-bit - Multilingual - PPC2100 chipset Bay Trail -
Installation (without Recovery DVD) - Only available with a new
device
Optional accessories
CFast cards
5CFAST.016G-00
CFast card, 16 GB SLC
5CFAST.032G-00
CFast card, 32 GB SLC
5CFAST.032G-10
CFast card, 32 GB MLC
5CFAST.064G-10
CFast card, 64 GB MLC
5CFAST.128G-10
CFast card, 128 GB MLC
5CFAST.4096-00
CFast card, 4 GB SLC
5CFAST.8192-00
CFast card, 8 GB SLC
Table 270: 5SWLIN.0543-MUL, 5SWLIN.0643-MUL - Order data
4.12.3 Overview
Model number
Target sys-
tem
Chipset
Architec-
ture
Language
Minimum size of data storage
device
Minimum RAM required
5SWLIN.0543-MUL
PPC2100
Bay Trail
32-bit
Multilingual
4 GB
1 GB
5SWLIN.0643-MUL
PPC2100
Bay Trail
64-bit
Multilingual
4 GB
1 GB
4.12.4 Features
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LXDE desktop environment
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Touch driver
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MTCX driver
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ADI library
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HMI diagnostics tool
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Tool for right-click support via touch screen
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Virtual keyboard
Detailed information about B&R Linux 8 for B&R devices is available in the Downloads section of the B&R website
).
4.12.5 Installation
B&R preinstalls B&R Linux 8 on the desired storage device (e.g. CompactFlash card,CFast card, etc.). All of the
drivers required for operation (graphics, network, etc.) are also installed in this process.
Debian 8 can also be downloaded from the Debian website (
). The Debian website also
provides more detailed instructions.
Notes regarding installation on B&R devices are included in a separate document that can be downloaded from
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