2 introduction, 1 geode lx800 / lx900 features, 2 incompatibilities – Kontron MSM800BEV V101 BIOS User Manual
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Introduction
2.1 Geode LX800 / LX900 Features
The MICROSPACE
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LX800 / LX900 BIOS is used on all Kontron Compact Computers embedded computer products based
on the Geode LX800/900 architecture:
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INSYDE XpressROM LX firmware BIOS
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PXE boot
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Support RTOS's, LINUX and Windows OS
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ROM debugger
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USB legacy support
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Serial redirect support (headless)
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Quick boot
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ACPI support
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Boot from USB support
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Boot from USB-CD and from USB-HDD
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Legacy USB keyboard and mouse support
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PowerOn splash screen for OEM images
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Download of the BIOS into a flash chip
2.2 Incompatibilities
Keyboard versus NUM-Lock
Without a connected keyboard, the NUM-Lock ON field in the BIOS setup must not be activated. Otherwise the time-
out noticeably slows down the reaction speed of the computer as soon as the keyboard is not connected.
The PS2 peripherals (KB and MS) are not hot-plug compatible.
Not supported on an ISA bus:
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VGA peripheral cards
Not supported in the current BIOS Version:
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Smart battery support