Eurotech ANTARES User manual

Issue B – July 2010 – ETH_ANTARES_USM
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR A BETTER WORLD
www.eurotech.com
USER MANUAL
ANTARES
5.25" Single Board Computer

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WARRANTY
For Warranty terms and conditions users should contact their local Eurotech Sales Office.
TRADEMARKS
All trademarks both marked and not marked appearing in this document are the property of their respective owners.
REVISION HISTORY
Issue no. PCB Date Comments
A24th May 2010 First release of manual.
B 23rd July 2010 Updates and layout changes.
© 2010 Eurotech Ltd. All rights reserved.
See Eurotech Worldwide Presence (on the back cover) for full contact details.

Table of contents
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Table of contents
Important user information............................................................................................................................. 4
Safety notices and warnings .......................................................................................................................... 4
Life support policy .......................................................................................................................................... 5
CE notice........................................................................................................................................................ 5
WEEE............................................................................................................................................................. 5
RoHS.............................................................................................................................................................. 6
Technical assistance...................................................................................................................................... 6
Introduction...................................................................................................................................................... 7
ANTARES ‘at a glance’ .................................................................................................................................. 8
Technical specification................................................................................................................................. 10
Supported processor variants ...................................................................................................................... 13
ANTARES block diagram............................................................................................................................. 17
Power consumption ...................................................................................................................................... 18
Light loaded.................................................................................................................................................. 18
Heavy loaded ............................................................................................................................................... 18
Software specification................................................................................................................................... 19
Supported operating systems ...................................................................................................................... 19
Hardware implementation............................................................................................................................. 20
Development kits.......................................................................................................................................... 20
Systems and enclosures .............................................................................................................................. 20
Layout and dimensions ................................................................................................................................ 21
Connectors..................................................................................................................................................... 23
Installation...................................................................................................................................................... 41
Installation considerations............................................................................................................................ 41
Chassis installation ...................................................................................................................................... 43
GPIO mapping................................................................................................................................................ 45
General Purpose Inputs / Outputs (GPIOs) ................................................................................................. 45
Watchdog ....................................................................................................................................................... 46
Hardware watchdog ..................................................................................................................................... 46
BIOS configuration........................................................................................................................................ 47
Main menu ................................................................................................................................................... 48
Advanced menu ........................................................................................................................................... 49
Security menu .............................................................................................................................................. 54
Boot menu.................................................................................................................................................... 56
Exit menu ..................................................................................................................................................... 57
Appendix A – Reference information .......................................................................................................... 58
Appendix B – RoHS compliance .................................................................................................................. 59
Eurotech Worldwide Presence..................................................................................................................... 61

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Important user information
In order to lower the risk of personal injury, electric shock, fire or equipment damage, users must
observe the following precautions as well as good technical judgment, whenever this product is
installed or used.
All reasonable efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of this document; however, Eurotech
assumes no liability resulting from any error/omission in this document, or from the use of the
information contained herein.
Eurotech reserves the right to revise this document and to change its contents at any time without
obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.
Safety notices and warnings
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and
repair of this equipment. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere
in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the equipment.
Eurotech assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.
The safety precautions listed below represent warnings of certain dangers of which Eurotech is aware
of. You, as the user of the product, should follow these warnings and all other safety precautions
necessary for the safe operation of the equipment in your operating environment.
Installation in cupboards and safes
In the event that the product is placed within a cupboard or safe, together with other heat generating
equipment, ensure proper ventilation.
Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere
Do not operate the equipment in the presence of flammable gases or fumes. Operation of any
electrical equipment in such an environment constitutes a definite safety hazard.
Alerts that can be found throughout this manual
The following alerts are used within this manual and indicate potentially dangerous situations:
Danger, electrical shock hazard:
Information regarding potential electrical shock hazards:
•Personal injury or death could occur. Also damage to the system, connected peripheral devices, or
software could occur if the warnings are not carefully followed.
•Appropriate safety precautions should always be used, these should meet the requirements set out
for the environment that the equipment will be deployed in.
Warning:
Information regarding potential hazards:
•Personal injury or death could occur. Also damage to the system, connected peripheral devices, or
software could occur if the warnings are not carefully followed.
•Appropriate safety precautions should always be used, these should meet the requirements set out
for the environment that the equipment will be deployed in.
Information and/or Notes:
These will highlight important features or instructions that should be observed.

Important user information
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Use an appropriate power supply
Only start the product with a power supply that conforms to the voltage requirements as displayed on
the voltage label attached to the system. In case of uncertainty about the required power supply,
please contact your local Eurotech Technical Support Team (see page 6) or the electricity authority.
Use power supplies that are compliant with SELV regulation.
Use certified power cables. The power cable must fit the product, the voltage and the required current.
Position cable with care, Avoid positioning cables in places where they may be trampled on or
compressed by objects placed on it. Take particular care of the plug, power-point and outlet of power
cable.
Avoid overcharging power-points.
Antistatic precautions
To avoid damage caused by ESD (Electro Static Discharge), always use appropriate antistatic
precautions when handing any electronic equipment.
Life support policy
Eurotech products are not authorized for use as critical components in life support devices or systems
without the express written approval of Eurotech.
CE notice
The product described in this manual is marked with the label in accordance with the 1999/5/EC
regulation.
Eurotech shall not be liable for use of its products with equipment (i.e. power supplies, personal
computers, etc.) that are not CE marked.
WEEE
The information below is issued in compliance with the regulations as set out in the 2002/96/EC
directive, subsequently superseded by 2003/108/EC. It refers electrical and electronic equipment and
the waste management of such products.
When disposing of a device, including all of its components, subassemblies and materials that are an
integral part of the product, you should consider the WEEE directive.
The symbol to the right has been attached to the equipment or, if this has not been
possible, on the packaging, instruction literature and/or the guarantee sheet. By using this
symbol, it states that the device has been marketed after August 13th 2005, and implies
that you must separate all of its components when possible, and dispose of them in
accordance with local waste disposal legislations.
Because of the substances present in the equipment, improper use or disposal of the refuse can cause
damage to human health and to the environment.
With reference to WEEE, it is compulsory not dispose of the equipment with normal urban refuse,
arrangements should be instigated for separate collection and disposal.
Contact your local waste collection body for more detailed recycling information.
In case of illicit disposal, sanctions will be levied on transgressors.

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RoHS
This device, including all it components, subassemblies and the consumable materials that are an
integral part of the product, has been manufactured in compliance with the European directive
2002/95/EC known as the RoHS directive (Restrictions on the use of certain Hazardous Substances).
This directive targets the reduction of certain hazardous substances previously used in electrical and
electronic equipment (EEE).
Technical assistance
For any technical questions, or if you cannot isolate a problem with your device, or for any enquiry
about repair and returns policies, feel free to contact your local Eurotech Technical Support Team.
See Eurotech Worldwide Presence (the back cover) for full contact details.
Transportation
When transporting any module or system, for any reason, it should be packed using anti-static material
and placed in a sturdy box with enough packing material to adequately cushion it.
Any product returned to Eurotech that is damaged due to inappropriate packaging will not be covered by the
warranty!
Device labelling
The ANTARES serial label is affixed to bottom side of board this contains the Eurotech part number
which in turn contains information on the version and issue of this product the label also contains a
serial number which is unique to each individual ANTARES.
The labels will also display product conformity marking.

Introduction
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Introduction
The ANTARES is a 5.25″single board computer based on the new Mobile Intel®QM57 Express
Chipset. It is designed to offer high performance with low power dissipation. The ANTARES is
available with Intel®Core i7 or i5 processor options and is ideal for use in compact spaces with
restricted ventilation.
Traditional embedded system requirements are well catered for with features such as:
•Watchdog.
•GPIO.
•Four serial ports
•An integrated SD/MMCFlash port for accessing storage cards.
•Mini PCIe expansion for wireless modules such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and cellular modems.
Newer features such as; virtualisation, hyperthreading, remote system management via Intel’s AMT
feature (available even if the operating system has crashed), and disk encryption capability using
Intel’s AT-d technology, provide solutions for many of the key issues being considered in newer
embedded designs. Coupled to a wide operating temperature range, options for fanless operation, and
long term chipset support from Intel’s embedded division, the ANTARES is ideal for applications in
commercial, industrial and transportation projects requiring high performance computing within a
rugged and reliable platform.

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ANTARES ‘at a glance’
The ANTARES has a wide variety of peripheral interface connectors.
Front view
CPU fan USB 4/5 System
System fan GPIO USB 8/9 Audio
Ethernet + USB 0/1 Dual HDMI
Ethernet + USB 2/3 Dual serial port (COM1 + 2)
SPI
SIM card slot
SATA0, 1, 2
PCIE mini 2
PCIE
Serial port COM4
Serial port COM3
LVDS
VGA
DDR slot 2
DDR slot 1
SATA3
ATX powe
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Backlight

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Rear view
SD slot
PCI Express Mini Card

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Technical specification
Chipset
•Mobile Intel®QM57 Express chipset.
The chipset is comprised of a 32nm processor and a 45nm graphics and memory controller,
integrated in a multi-chip package used with an Intel QM57 platform controller hub.
Processor/North Bridge
•Intel i5 or i7 processor technology, graphics/memory controller and processor in one multi chip
package.
Currently supported SKUs:
Standard
-Intel®Celeron®Processor P4505 (2M Cache, 1.86GHz).
-Intel®Core™ i7-610E Processor (4M Cache, 2.53GHz).
-Intel®Core™ i7-620UE Processor (4M Cache, 1.06GHz).
Non standard (minimum order quantity 100 pieces)
-Intel®Core™ i5-520E Processor (3M Cache, 2.40GHz).
-Intel®Core™ i3-330E Processor (3M Cache, 2.13GHz).
-Intel®Core™ i7-620LE Processor (4M Cache, 2.00GHz).
Processors are available in BGA packages only.
Memory
•Two DDR3 DIMM sockets.
•Dual channel DDR3 400/533MHz.
•Maximum memory: 8GB.
•Non-ECC and ECC memory support.
Ethernet
•Dual Gigabit Ethernet:
-Intel 82577 provides PXE boot and Intel AMT support.
-Intel 82574L supporting PXE boot.
USB
•Four USB Type A front panel connectors.
•Four USB on pin headers.
•Four USB to PCI Express Mini card sockets.

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Bus expansion
•One PCI Express x4 edge connector allows for PCI riser usage, x1, x2 and x4 support.
•Two PCI Express mini card socket with SIM support:
-Bottom and top side mounting.
-One remote mountable SIM card socket and one onboard SIM card socket.
Serial ATA
•3GB/s transfer speed.
•Four 7-pin SATA connectors for direct cable connect.
•BIOS support for host swap and for eSATA connection.
Graphics
•One LVDS Hirose DF13 pin header.
•One CRT 2.54mm 16-way header.
•Two HDMI 1.3 Type A connectors.
•AVC/VC-1/MPEG-2 hardware acceleration.
•IEGD driver supports up to two simultaneous displays, mobile driver will support up to two
simultaneous displays.
TPM
•Atmel AT97SC3204 TPM 1.2 factory fit option.
Watchdog
•Watchdog timer support.
Audio
•HD Audio CODEC with Line In, Line Out and Mic In.
BIOS
•Phoenix TrustedCore BIOS.
SuperIO
•SMSC SCH3114:
-Supports four serial ports.
-Hardware monitor.
-GPIO support.
-Platform logic.
Flash memory
•SD/MMC card socket.
-BIOS boot capability.
-SDHC support for cards up to 32GB.

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Serial ports
•Three RS232:
-One DB9.
-Two 2.54mm 10-way header.
•One RS232/RS-485/RS-422:
-One DB9.
-Software selectable interface.
-Auto-RTS flow control.
Power supply
•ATX power supply input.
GPIO
•Sixteen GPIO:
-5V signalling level.
-Eight inputs, eight outputs.
-SMBus interface.
Hardware monitoring
•SuperIO based hardware monitoring of temperatures and voltages.
Thermal solution
•The ULV may provide a fanless option; all other processor SKUs require a fan when operating
at TDP levels. A custom heatsink/heatspreader can be used.
Operating temperature
•-20ºC to +60ºC (-4°F to 140°F).
Mechanical
•5.25″Format (146mm x 203mm).
•Vertical height optimized to allow use in 1U enclosures.

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Supported processor variants
Specification
Intel®Core™
i7-620UE
Processor (4M
Cache, 1.06GHz)
Intel®Core™
i7-620LE
Processor (4M
Cache, 2.00GHz)
Intel®Core™
i7-610E
Processor (4M
Cache, 2.53GHz)
Intel®Core™
i5-520E
Processor (3M
Cache, 2.40GHz)
Intel®Celeron®
Processor
P4505 (2M
Cache, 1.86GHz)
Intel®Core™
i3-330E Proc.
(3M Cache,
2.13GHz)
Processor
number i7-620UE i7-620LE i7-610E i5-520E P4505 i3-330E
No. of cores 2 2 2 2 2 2
No. of threads 4 4 4 4 2 4
Clock speed 1.06GHz 2GHz 2.53GHz 2.4GHz 1.86GHz 2.13GHz
Max turbo
Frequency 2.13GHz 2.8GHz 3.2GHz 2.933GHz
Cache 4MB Intel®
Smart Cache
4MB Intel®
Smart Cache
4MB Intel®
Smart Cache
3MB Intel®
Smart Cache
2MB Intel®
Smart Cache
3MB Intel®
Smart Cache
Bus/core ratio 8 15 20 18 14 16
Bus type DMI DMI DMI DMI DMI DMI
System bus 2.5GT/s 2.5GT/s 2.5GT/s 2.5GT/s 2.5GT/s 2.5GT/s
Instruction set 64-bit 64-bit 64-bit 64-bit 64-bit 64-bit
Instruction set
extensions
SSE 4.1,
SSE4.2 SSE4.1, SSE4.2 SSE4.1, SSE4.2 SSE4.1, SSE4.2 SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Embedded
options available Yes Ye s Ye s Yes Yes Yes
Supplemental
SKU No No No No No No
Lithography 32nm 32nm 32nm 32nm 32nm 32nm
Max TDP 18W 25W 35W 35W 35W 35W
Memory specifications
Specification
Intel®Core™
i7-620UE
Processor (4M
Cache, 1.06GHz)
Intel®Core™
i7-620LE
Processor (4M
Cache, 2.00GHz)
Intel®Core™
i7-610E
Processor (4M
Cache, 2.53GHz)
Intel®Core™
i5-520E
Processor (3M
Cache, 2.40GHz)
Intel®Celeron®
Processor
P4505 (2M
Cache, 1.86GHz)
Intel®Core™
i3-330E Proc.
(3M Cache,
2.13GHz)
Max. memory size
(dependent on
mem. type)
8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8MB 8GB
Memory types DDR3-
800 DDR3-800/1066 DDR3-800/1066 DDR3-800/1066 DDR3- 800/1066
DDR3-
800/1066
No. of memory
channels 2 2 2 2 2 2
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Specification
Intel®Core™
i7-620UE
Processor (4M
Cache, 1.06GHz)
Intel®Core™
i7-620LE
Processor (4M
Cache, 2.00GHz)
Intel®Core™
i7-610E
Processor (4M
Cache, 2.53GHz)
Intel®Core™
i5-520E
Processor (3M
Cache, 2.40GHz)
Intel®Celeron®
Processor
P4505 (2M
Cache, 1.86GHz)
Intel®Core™
i3-330E Proc.
(3M Cache,
2.13GHz)
Max. memory
bandwidth 12.8GB/s 17.1GB/s 17.1GB/s 17.1GB/s 17.1GB/s 17.1GB/s
Physical address
extensions 36-bit 36-bit 36-bit 36-bit 36-bit 36-bit
ECC memory
supported Yes Ye s Ye s Yes Yes Yes
Graphics specifications
Specification
Intel®Core™
i7-620UE
Processor (4M
Cache, 1.06GHz)
Intel®Core™
i7-620LE
Processor (4M
Cache, 2.00GHz)
Intel®Core™
i7-610E
Processor (4M
Cache, 2.53GHz)
Intel®Core™
i5-520E
Processor (3M
Cache, 2.40GHz)
Intel®Celeron®
Processor
P4505 (2M
Cache, 1.86GHz)
Intel®Core™
i3-330E Proc.
(3M Cache,
2.13GHz)
Integrated
graphics Yes Ye s Ye s Yes Yes Yes
Intel®HD
graphics Yes Ye s Ye s Yes Yes Yes
Intel®HD
graphics with
dynamic freq.
Yes Ye s Ye s Yes Yes Yes
Graphics base
freq. 166MHz 266MHz 500MHz 500MHz 500MHz 500MHz
Graphics max
dynamic freq. 500MHz 566MHz 766MHz 766MHz 667MHz 667MHz
Intel®Flexible
Disp. Interface
(Intel®FDI)
Yes Ye s Ye s Yes Yes Yes
Intel®Clear
Video Tech. Yes Ye s Ye s Yes Yes Yes
Intel®Clear Video
HD Tech. Yes Yes Yes Yes N o Yes
Dual display
capable Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

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Package specifications
Specification
Intel®Core™
i7-620UE
Processor (4M
Cache, 1.06GHz)
Intel®Core™
i7-620LE
Processor (4M
Cache, 2.00GHz)
Intel®Core™
i7-610E
Processor (4M
Cache, 2.53GHz)
Intel®Core™
i5-520E
Processor (3M
Cache, 2.40GHz)
Intel®Celeron®
Processor
P4505 (2M
Cache, 1.86GHz)
Intel®Core™
i3-330E Proc.
(3M Cache,
2.13GHz)
Max CPU
configuration 1 1 1 1 1 1
TJUNCTION 105°C 105°C 105°C 105°C 90°C 90°C for rPGA,
105°C for BGA
Advance technologies
Specification
Intel®Core™
i7-620UE
Processor (4M
Cache, 1.06GHz)
Intel®Core™
i7-620LE
Processor (4M
Cache, 2.00GHz)
Intel®Core™
i7-610E
Processor (4M
Cache, 2.53GHz)
Intel®Core™
i5-520E
Processor (3M
Cache, 2.40GHz)
Intel®Celeron®
Processor
P4505 (2M
Cache, 1.86GHz)
Intel®Core™
i3-330E Proc.
(3M Cache,
2.13GHz)
Intel®Turbo
Boost
Technology
Yes Ye s Ye s Yes No No
Intel®Hyper-
Threading
Technology
Yes Ye s Ye s Yes No Yes
Intel®
Virtualization
Technology (VT-
x)
Yes Ye s Ye s Yes Yes Yes
Intel®
Virtualization
Technology for
directed I/O (VT-
d)
Yes Ye s Ye s Yes No No
Intel®Trusted
Execution
Technology
Yes Ye s Ye s Yes No No
AES new
instructions Yes Ye s Yes Yes No No
Intel®64 Yes Ye s Ye s Yes Yes Yes
Idle states Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Enhanced Intel®
Speedstep
Technology
Yes Ye s Ye s Yes Yes Yes
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Specification
Intel®Core™
i7-620UE
Processor (4M
Cache, 1.06GHz)
Intel®Core™
i7-620LE
Processor (4M
Cache, 2.00GHz)
Intel®Core™
i7-610E
Processor (4M
Cache, 2.53GHz)
Intel®Core™
i5-520E
Processor (3M
Cache, 2.40GHz)
Intel®Celeron®
Processor
P4505 (2M
Cache, 1.86GHz)
Intel®Core™
i3-330E Proc.
(3M Cache,
2.13GHz)
Thermal
monitoring
technologies
Yes Ye s Ye s Yes Yes Yes
Intel®Fast
Memory Access Yes Ye s Ye s Yes Yes Yes
Intel®Flex
Memory Access Yes Ye s Ye s Yes Yes Yes
Execute disable
bit Yes Ye s Ye s Yes Yes Yes

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ANTARES block diagram

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Power consumption
Light loaded
Hardware: ANTARES board +2.5″HDD+keyboard+mouse+USB stick (FAN on 2.53GHz only).
Software: Windows 7, Burn In Pro.
Windows 7 Idle Windows 7 Burn-In Pro
1.06GHz
RMS
1.06GHz
peak
2.53GHz
RMS
2.53GHz
peak
1.06GHz
RMS
1.06GHz
peak
2.53GHz
RMS
2.53GHz
peak
+V3.3S 0.9A 1.05A 0.85A 1.00A 0.95A 1.05A 0.9A 0.95A
+V5S 1.80A 2.9A 1.9A 3.3A 2.9A 3.6A 2.7A 3.7A
+V12S 0.08A 0.8A 0.25A 2.5A 0.5A 1.25A 1.90A 2.90A
+V5A 0.07A 0.1A 0.09A 0.20A 0.07A 0.1A 0.11A 0.35A
+V5 Asus 0.25A 0.35A 0.25A 0.33A - - - -
PTotal 15.2W 2.4A/12V 16.8W 3A/12V 25.6W 2.5A/12V 49.2W 5.2A/12V
Heavy loaded
Hardware: ANTARES board +4G memory+ 2.5″HDD+PCI-E network card+keyboard+mouse+USB
stick+ 3G modem connected (FAN on 2.53GHz only).
Software: Windows 7, Burn In Pro.
Windows 7 Idle Windows 7 Burn-In Pro
1.06GHz
RMS
1.06GHz
peak
2.53GHz
RMS
2.53GHz
peak
1.06GHz
RMS
1.06GHz
peak
2.53GHz
RMS
2.53GHz
peak
+V3.3S 1.4A 1.90A 1.5A 1.9A 1.4A 1.9A 1.5A 2.0A
+V5S 2.00A 3.40A 2.1A 3.8A 3.2A 4.2A 4.0A 5.5A
+V12S 0.10A 0.80A 0.29A 2.5A 0.52A 1.30A 2.10A 3.0A
+V5A 0.10A 0.11A 0.09A 0.20A 0.10A 0.11A 0.11A 0.32A
+V5 Asus 0.30A 0.37A 0.30A 0.38A - - - -
PTotal 18.0W 2.4A/12V 19.6W 3.5A/12V 29.8W 3.2A/12V 54.2W 5.5A/12V

Software specification
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Software specification
Supported operating systems
The following operating systems are supported:
•Linux Fedora Core 13.
•Microsoft:
-Windows XP Embedded.
-Windows 7.

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Hardware implementation
Development kits
The ANTARES Development Kit is available in the following variants:
•ANTARES Standard DevKit, with a 8.4″flat panel display & touchscreen.
•ANTARES No-LCD DevKit, with the perspex base only (no display set).
The ANTARES Development Kit comes pre-loaded with the following operating systems:
•Windows Embedded Standard.
•Fedora Linux Core 13.
Systems and enclosures
ANTARES is available as a board-only solution or within a 1U high, 19″rackmount enclosure. This
provides a ready-to-go platform for embedded and industrial PC applications.