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NOVA-LUKE
COM2 can be configured as RS-232, RS-424 or RS-485. COM2 can also be configured as
an infrared interface.
2.13 Real Time Clock
256-byte battery backed CMOS RAM
2.14 System Monitoring
The NOVA-LUKE is capable of self-monitoring various aspects of its operating status
including:
• CPU, chipset, and battery voltage, +3.3V, +5V, and +12V
• RPM of cooling fans
• CPU and board temperatures (by the corresponding embedded sensors)
2.15 Infrared Data Association (IrDA) Interface
The NOVA-LUKE IrDA supports the following interfaces.
• Serial Infrared (SIR)
• Shift Keyed Infrared (ASKIR)
If an IrDA port is need, COM2 must be configured as either SIR or ASKIR mode in the
BIOS under Super IO devices. Normal RS-232 COM 2 is then disabled.
2.16 USB Interfaces
2.17 BIOS
The NOVA-LUKE supports eight USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices. Two are connected
externally and the remaining six internally.
The NOVA-LUKE uses a licensed copy of AMI BIOS. The features of the flash BIOS used
are listed below:
• SMIBIOS (DMI) compliant
• Console redirection function support
• PXE (Pre-Boot Execution Environment) support
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