Hardware Configuration 17
E-EQ-VX7RG-D VX7 Reference Guide
Central Processing Unit
The LXE VX7 contains an 400MHz Intel PXA255 CPU.
I/O Components
The VX7 supports the following I/O components:
• Two 9-pin RS-232 serial ports configured as:
o COM1
o COM3 (labeled “COM2/3”)
Note: There is no COM2 port on the VX7.
• Two PCMCIA slots (supporting Type I or II PCMCIA cards).
• One slot for SD memory card.
• Compact flash drive.
• LXE VMT or standard PS/2 keyboard (via a watertight connector).
• Ports available via dongle cable:
o USB Host port
o USB Client Port
o Ethernet port
• One audio jack providing monaural audio output.
System Memory
Main system memory is 64 or 128MB DRAM.
Video Subsystem
The LXE VX7 video subsystem consists of a color TFT display. The video subsystem complies
with the VESA VL bus standard.
The display supports screen blanking to eliminate driver distraction when the vehicle is in motion.
Please see “Technical Specifications – Screen Blanking Cable” later in this chapter and “Screen
Blanking” in Chapter 4, System Configuration” for details.
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To identify your VX7 platform type, please see “Identifying Your VX7”, earlier in
this chapter.
Platform 1 VX7’s
The display resolution is 800 x 600 pixels. This resolution complies with the SVGA graphics
industry standard.
Platform 2 VX7’s
The default resolution of this display is 800 by 600 pixels. This resolution complies with the
SVGA graphics industry standard. The display can also be configured for 640 by 480 pixels.
To change the display resolution, please refer to “Changing the Display Resolution” in Chapter 4,
“System Configuration”.
