Technical Manual "Thunderbird/MM” Version 1.2
12.08.2005
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1.9 Mini-PCI Bus Interface
The Mini-PCI specification defines a small form factor daughter card for the 32bit PCI bus that can
be used on CPU-boards in which standard PCI cards cannot be used due to mechanical constraints.
A CPU board with such a card can easily be enhanced with new functionality.
Mini-PCI Type IIIA:
1.10 Super I/O
The onboard Super I/O (National Semiconductor, PC87364) provides:
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PS2 keyboard interface
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PS/2 mouse interface
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Floppy disk interface on FFC connector
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COM1 (DSUB9) and COM2 (IDC10) connectors
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FAN speed control and monitor
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Watchdog
1.11 PS/2 Keyboard Interface
The keyboard interface is located on the PS2 “Keyboard/Mouse Connector”. A standard PS2
keyboard can be used.
1.12 PS/2 Mouse Interface
Per default, the PS/2 mouse function is active. It can be disabled in the BIOS.
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