Elektra CPU User Manual V1.00
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6.4 Flash Memory
ELEKTRA contains a 2Mbyte 16-bit wide flash memory chip for storage of BIOS and other system
configuration data. 256 KB of this space is used by BIOS software and the rest is free. However,
the standard Elektra BIOS v1.00 does not integrate this feature and would require a custom BIOS
to use this space for virtual disk drive simulation or other applications. For custom BIOS please
contact [email protected].
6.5 Backup Battery
The board includes a backup battery for CMOS RAM and real-time clock backup. A connector
and jumper are provided to disable the on-board battery and enable use of an external battery
instead. With a battery current of no more than 3uA , the on board battery life shall be 5 years
minimum over the operating temperature range of -40 to +85oC. External battery header voltage
requirement is 3.6V +/-%10.
6.6 System Reset
ELEKTRA contains a chip to control system reset operation. Reset will occur under the following
conditions:
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User causes reset with a ground contact on the Reset input
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Input voltage drops below 4.75V
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Over current condition on output power line (OV LED turns on)
The ISA Reset signal is an active high pulse with a duration of 200ms. The internal PCI Reset is
active low, with a pulse width duration of 200 msec typical.