4.3 Computer
The WaveSurfer processor is an 850 MHz Intel Celeron processor.
This motherboard was designed for embedded system.
4.3.1 Operating System
The system uses Microsoft Windows XP embedded as the operating system.
The operating system license can be found on the rear panel of the instrument.
4.3.2
Memory
The standard memory configuration for a WaveSurfer is 256MB, consisting
of 1 piece of 32M x64 Bit PC-2100 DDR DIMM.
4.3.3 Interfaces
The standard interfaces provided by the Motherboard to external are SVGA,
Audio, Ethernet, RS-232, Centronics, three USBs(side 2, front 1), PS/2 Keyboard
and PS/2 Mouse. Also one USB and IDE port provided by the Motherboard are
used inside the unit for Front panel and HDD.
4.3.4 Storage Devices
The system has an internal hard drive of at least 30 GB in size. 10 GB is
allocated for LeCroy use, 16 GB is in a user partition for the saving of panel
setups, waveform memory, hard copies, application programs, user data, etc.
The balance is allocated as invisible partition for system recovery data
4.3.5 Video port
The Mother board has an on-board video display processor with a
LVDS output as well as the ability to drive a rear panel external display. This
external port is enabled on power up if it an external monitor is sensed. If the
monitor is connected after the initial power on, the power to the instrument must
be cycled in order for this monitor to operate.
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