User’s Manual
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ROBO-503/ROBO-503N User’s Manual
2. Introduction
2.1 System Overview
The ROBO-503 is an ultra small 3.5” FDD-size Single Board Computer that equips with low-
power NS Geode GX1 processor, LCD interface, AC97 Audio and dual PCI-bus Ethernet
interfaces.
Targeting on the rapid growing networking and embedded system markets, the ROBO-503
is the first 3.5” SBC designed with dual high-end PCI-bus Intel 82559ER 10/100Base-Tx
Ethernet controllers. Making it the perfect solution for popular networking devices like
Gateway, Router, Thin Server, Firewall and E-Box.
Running on the NS Geode GX1 300MHz Low Power CPU and CS5530A multimedia
companion chipset, the ECM-3410 is also ideal for the demanding Internet Access Devices
or Mobile Applications that require a low-power and low-heat dissipation Single Board
Computer, such as WBT (Windows Based Terminal), Thin Client, STB (Set Top Box), Web
Phone, and other Information Appliances.
Other impressive features include a built-in 40-pin TFT LCD interface, the AC97 Audio, a
Compact Flash socket for type I/ II Compact Flash storage card, two serial ports, one
parallel port, and a 144-pin SODIMM socket allowing for up to 256MB of SDRAM to be
installed.