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2.2.1
Communication interfaces
Various ports and connections allow the VL IPC to communicate with other devices. The
connections available on the IPC module are
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Ethernet:
Two RJ45 connectors are located on the rear of the VL IPC. These allow the
computer to communicate on a 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet network.
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Serial:
Serial devices connect to the DB-9 RS-232 port.
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USB:
USB devices connect using Type A connectors. The VL IPC has four USB ports.
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VGA:
This port connects the VL IPC to an external analog display with a corresponding
VGA connector.
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DVI-D:
This port connects the VL IPC to an external digital display with a corresponding
DVI-D connector.
2.2.2
External display
External displays can be connected to the VL IPC to function as a desktop extension or as
an auxiliary display. Use the VGA port for analog displays and DVI-D port for digital displays.
Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) displays will download its capabilities to the
display driver while non-EDID displays will not. In either case, additional settings can be
applied through the Intel
®
Graphics Media Accelerator (see “Intel
Accelerator user interface” on page 3-18).
NOTE:
The VL IPC DVI-D port only passes digital signals; therefore, connecting an analog display
to the DVI-D port and using a VGA to DVI adapter will not work.
