486SX Falcon Single Board Computer
Product Information: The Falcon Single Board Computer
The Falcon Single Board Computer is a high-performance computer
system designed for various applications including MSDOS, OS/2,
Windows, and Unix systems. It offers exceptional price and
performance advantages for military, industrial, medical,
telecommunication, and commercial use.
Key Features:
- Integrated on-board multifunction I/O control
- EIDE hard drive control
- Two high-speed serial ports
- One enhanced parallel port
- PS/2 keyboard and mouse headers
- Upgradable CPU (486SX/DX/DX2/DX4/OverDrive ready)
- Compatible with IBM AT and PC ISA BUS systems
- Supports fast processor operations at 25MHz, 33MHz, 50MHz,
66MHz, or 100MHz - Accommodates up to 64MB of RAM using 36 modules
- Plugs directly into a single expansion slot of a passive
backplane chassis - Integrated floppy controller supports disk formats from 360K to
2.88MB
Product Usage Instructions:
To use the Falcon Single Board Computer, please follow these
instructions:
Installation:
- Ensure that your passive backplane chassis has an available
expansion slot. - Insert the Falcon Single Board Computer into the expansion
slot, aligning the connectors properly.
Connecting I/O Devices:
The Falcon Single Board Computer has integrated on-board
multifunction I/O control. To connect I/O devices, follow these
steps:
- EIDE Hard Drive Control: Connect your EIDE
hard drive to the appropriate connector on the Falcon board. - Serial Ports: Connect your high-speed serial
devices to the serial ports on the Falcon board. - Parallel Port: Connect your enhanced parallel
device to the parallel port on the Falcon board. - PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse: Connect your PS/2
keyboard and mouse to the respective headers on the Falcon
board.
Memory Expansion:
The Falcon Single Board Computer supports up to 64MB of RAM
using 36 modules. To expand the memory, follow these steps:
- Purchase compatible 36-module fast page mode SIMMs.
- Insert the SIMMs into the appropriate slots on the Falcon
board, ensuring proper alignment.
CPU Upgrade:
The Falcon Single Board Computer is upgradeable to various CPU
options. To upgrade the CPU, follow these steps:
- Obtain the desired CPU module compatible with Intel OverDrive
processors. - Replace the existing CPU with the new module. No expensive
processor modules or costly board rework are needed.
For further assistance or troubleshooting, refer to the complete
user manual or contact US Logic support.
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The Falcon Single Board Computer
Integrated on-board multifunction I/O control includes:
— EIDE hard drive control
— Two high-speed serial ports
— One enhanced parallel port
— PS/2 keyboard and mouse headers
The FALCON can accommodate up to 64 MB of
RAM using by 32 or by 36 fast page mode SIMMs.
The
486SX/DX/DX2/DX4/OverDrive ready Falcon single board computer brings the highest possible performance to MSDOS, OS/2, Windows and Unix system applications. US Logic’s Falcon CPU upgradeable computer, compatible with IBM AT and PC ISA BUS systems, provides fast 25MHz, 33MHz, 50MHz, 66MHz, or 100MHz processor operations. Integrated onboard multifunction I/O control includes: IDE hard drive control, floppy drive control, two serial ports and one parallel port.
The Falcon can accommodate up to 64MB of RAM by using 36
modules. US Logic has designed this single board computer to be compatible with current and future generations of Intel OverDrive processors. The Falcon single board computer offers exceptional price and performance advantages for military, industrial, medical, telecommunication and commercial applications.
The 486SX-20MHz is the low cost entry into this high performance
arena. The Falcon can be easily upgraded from 486SX economy to Intel DX4 power without the need for expensive processor modules or costly board rework. Instead of an oscillator, the Falcon utilizes a frequency synthesizer chip that allows the user to easily select the appropriate clock frequency.
The Falcon single board computer plugs directly into a single
expansion slot of a passive backplane chassis. All other alots are available for multiple option cards. The integrated floppy controller provides support for disk formats from 360K to 2.88MB.
The Falcon single board computer was engineered to include many
advanced features that provide the user with outstanding quality and long term reliability. US Logic provides innovative high quality industrial computers and systems that are designed and manufactured in the United States for critical, high reliability applications. The Falcon CPU upgradeable Single Board Computer is the high quality, reliable, and affordable solution for all customer needs.
Available Features for the Falcon Single Board Computer
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Falcon Single Board Computer
