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alix6b2 System board
Status EOL, replaced by alix6f2.
Part numbers alix6b2a = 2 LAN / 1 miniPCI / 1 miniPCI Express / LX800 / 256 MB / USB / no SIM rework
alix6b2 = 2 LAN / 1 miniPCI / 1 miniPCI Express / LX800 / 256 MB / USB / reworked for single SIM operation
Spec
  • CPU: 500 MHz AMD Geode LX800
  • DRAM: 256 MB DDR DRAM
  • Storage: CompactFlash socket
  • Power: DC jack or passive POE, min. 7V to max. 20V
  • Three front panel LEDs, pushbutton
  • Expansion: 1 miniPCI slot, 1 miniPCI Express slot (USB only), LPC bus
  • Connectivity: 2 Ethernet channels (Via VT6105M 10/100)
  • I/O: DB9 serial port, dual USB port
  • Board size: 6 x 6" (152.4 x 152.4 mm)
  • Firmware: tinyBIOS
Customer options
  • 44 pin IDE, I2C bus, buzzer, RTC battery
  • Dual SIM sockets (switched by AC_BEEP GPIO signal).
miniPCI express ? This is a new standard for small size radio modules, using PCI Express and USB 2.0 connectivity. On ALIX, only USB 2.0 connectivity is supported. Some manufacturers of radio modules (compatibility not tested by me):
SIM issue Due to an issue with the SIM switching circuit, unmodified boards are not fully compliant with the standard. By default boards will be modified to support SIM J17 only. By special request boards can be patched to support both SIM sockets, but it isn't pretty...
Manufacturer PC Engines
Origin Taiwan
Support info ALIX.2 series
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