Compaq COM Express Extension - Manual (Page 20)

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Specification Rev 013
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MARS = Mobile Application platform for Rechargeable Systems
Please following the link listed below to the document where you can find more information regarding
a Smart Battery reference system:
http://emea.kontron.com/products/computeronmodules/etx/mars.html
6.3 Legacy Super I/O support in BIOS
Although COM Express™ is meant for legacy free systems there still often is the need for legacy
interfaces like serial port, parallel port, floppy, etc.
To make an adaption of these ports possible the BIOS of COM Express™ modules has integrated
support for LPC SUPER I/O chips. For detailed description, please see the COM Express™ Design
Guide.
More information:
http://www.comexpress-extension.com/datasheet/COM_Express_Design_Guide_Rev_14.pdf
6.4 CMOS backup in BIOS
CMOS backup is supported by the BIOS.
Customer settings are saved in spite of battery remove in the EEPROM.
6.4.1 Console redirection in BIOS
(More information: TBD)
6.4.2 User editor for default settings
(More information: TBD)