Corvalent Gator Mini-ITX, Installation Manual

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Chapter 1: Pre-Configuration
Table 1-5 Backlight Logic Voltage Select
Backlight Logic
Voltage
5Vcc 3.3Vcc
JP1 1-2 2-3*
* Manufacturer's Settings.
Inverter Voltage Selection
The (optional) LVDS power connector J5 can supply either 5Vcc or 12Vcc for the backlight inverter. The jumper
JP2 selects the voltage.
Table 1-6 Inverter Voltage Select
Inverter Voltage 12Vcc 5Vcc
JP2 1-2 2-3*
* Manufacturer's Settings.
Step 2
SDRAM, CPU, and Cables Installation
Depending upon how your Gator Mini-ITX is configured you may need to install the following:
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SDRAM (DIMMs)
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CPU
Gator Mini-ITX Memory Configuration
The Gator Mini-ITX offers 2 DIMM memory sockets (Locations J1 and J2 – Figure 1-3 ). They can be configured
with 2.5V unbuffered SDRAM DDR modules. It is very important that the quality of the DIMMs is good. Unreliable
operation of the system may result if poor quality DIMMs are used. Always purchase your memory from a reliable
source. Please, refer to chapter 3 for memory details.
CPU Installation
The Gator Mini-ITX currently supports the following CPUs:
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Low Power/low profile series of Intel Pentium M and Celeron M 400MHz PSB processors featuring next-
generation Intel SpeedStep® technology on the µFC-PGA 478 package.
1. Improper installation of the CPU may cause
permanent damage to both the system board and the
CPU. -- Void of warranty
2. Always handle the CPU by the edges, never touch the
pins.
3. Always use a heat-sink and a CPU fan.
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