Ascending Technologies CoreExpress Carrierboard User Manual

This manual describes the features and usage of CoreExpress carrierboard.


Ascending Technologies CoreExpress Carrierboard User Manual - cover page
Brand
CoreExpress
Category
Other Computer Accessories
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
9
File format
PDF
File size
3.2 MB
Published
09 May, 2012
Updated
01 October, 2023
MD5 checksum
B5842001C478EBBF97EFD0ABD7D1E746

About this manual

This document provides a system overview of the CoreExpress Carrierboard, describing status LEDs, USB, Mini‑PCIe, micro‑SD, UART, and LVDS display interfaces. It also details the pre‑installed Ubuntu 9.04 image on the micro‑SD card and how to log in and configure drivers.

Installation instructions cover creating a bootable Linux system on an SD card, enabling boot from SD, and additional notes on kernel modules and boot configuration. Contact details for Ascending Technologies are listed at the end.

What's inside

  • System Overview
  • Interfaces
  • Preinstalled Ubuntu on micro SD card
  • Installation of Linux on SD card
  • Contact Information

Specifications

USB port current limitEach port can source 500 mA; permanent load ≤ 1000 mA, peak ≤ 2000 mA
Micro SD‑Card compatibilitySDHC compatible, supports cards > 2 GB
Display connectorLVDS, supports 18‑bit and 24‑bit color displays

Frequently asked questions

How do I log into the preinstalled Ubuntu system?

Use the username **asctec** and password **asctec** at the console login prompt.

What is the maximum current each USB port can supply?

Each USB port can supply up to 500 mA, with a total permanent load limit of 1000 mA and a peak load limit of 2000 mA.

Which UART devices appear in Linux and how are they identified?

Both UARTs appear as /dev/ttyUSB0 and /dev/ttyUSB1, provided by the FTDI FT2232 chip.

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