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Routing considerations – Kontron COMe Starterkit Eval T2 User Manual

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2.19.2.

Routing Considerations

The SMBus should be connected to all or none of the PCIe/PCI devices and slots. A general
recommendation is to not connect these devices to the SMBus.

The maximum load of SMBus lines is limited to 3 external devices. Please contact your Module
vendor if more devices are required.
Do not connect Non-Suspend powered devices to the SMBus unless a bus switch is used to
prevent back feeding of voltage from the Suspend rail to other supplies.

Contact your Module vendor for a list of SMBus addresses used on the Module. Do not use the
same address for Carrier located devices.

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