This will be a family of different products with same basic features. The main difference between the products in this family is in their peripheral connections. The baseline product will have a DVD-ROM and have a 56k V.90 modem. A variation, as an example, may use a 10/100BaseT Ethernet connection method and may not have a DVD-ROM. Such changes will be made by plugging into different PCI cards or through external devices (usually via USB ports). The baseline product will be designed for the North America market. However, with minimal modifications the system can be adapted to international markets.


Motherboard

  • CPU: Intel Celeron PPGA 366MHz
    (with 128 K L2 cache on die) microprocessor
  • Core Logic: Intel 440ZX: Intel 440 EX (82443EX)
    and Intel PIIX4E (82371EB)
  • Phoenix BIOS Ver 1.01 with ACPI and PnP
  • Super I/O: IT8673F
  • BIOS: Phoenix BIOS with ACPI and PnP,
    2Mb flash ROM
  • Memory: 32 MB SDRAM DIMM, expandable
    to 128 MB
  • Video Accelerator: ATI Rage-XL, 4MB SDRAM
    on-board
  • Video Encoder/Decoder: ATI Rage Theater
  • Audio Chipset: Aureal AU8810 PCI-based AC’97 digital audio processor and SigmaTel STAC9708
    multi-channel AC’97 codec
  • MPEG-2: software decoder
  • USB host controller: Philips PDIUSBH11AD
  • Infrared (IR): Philips IR microcontroller with USB interface on-board
  • Expansion slots: Two PCI slots

Mass Storage

  • Floppy Disk Drive: 3.5’ 1.44 MB
  • Hard Drive: 3.2 GB Hard Drive (3.5’, Ultra DMA 33 IDE)
  • DVD-ROM: Samsung 3rd generation DVD-ROM

TV Tuner Module

  • TV tuner module built as a PCI plug-in card
  • TV Tuner: NTSC TV tuner with the capability of tuning to all 68 terrestrial broadcasting TV channels and 125 cable TV (STD, HRC, and IRC) channels used in North America
  • PAL TV Tuner Module supports PAL B/G and others

Network Module: POTS Modem

  • Modem module built as a PCI plug-in card
  • Modem chipset: 56 kbps ITU-T V.90 Data/Fax/Voice hardware modem
  • Microphone Jack: 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) stereo mini phone plug for external PC-type low impedance electrete condenser microphones
  • International applications: A different modem may be needed for international applications

Broadband Network Module: Ehternet, ADSL Modem, or Cable Modem

  • 10/100BaseT Ethernet LAN PCI Card supported
  • PCI Card: Other network modules (ADSL modem, cable modem) can be used to replace the POTS modem for different applications
  • External devices can also be used (e.g., via USB port)

IR Blaster (under development)

  • External IR Blaster: connecting to system via serial or USB interface
  • IR blasting LEDs: Two emitting IR LEDs in the blaster, peak wavelength at 940 nm
  • IR code library: Blast IR codes of IR protocols used in external devices like TV, VCR, DSS, or a cable box (IR library currently supports North America markets only)

Power Supply Unit

  • 110V AC 60 Hz or 220V AC 50 Hz selectable
  • 90 W PSU based on SFX 1.0 standard
  • Conforms to PC98 Power Supply Specification

Front Panel

  • Status LEDs: Power and HDD
  • Power button
  • Reset switch
  • Volume control button
  • DVD navigation control (play/FF/RW/etc.)
  • One USB port
  • One MIDI/joystick port
  • IR receiving module
  • Floppy Disk Drive
  • DVD-ROM Drive
  • Smart Card

Rear Panel

  • Power
  • PS-2 keyboard port
  • PS-2 mouse port
  • USB port
  • RS232 serial port
  • Parallel port
  • S/PDIF digital audio output jack
  • Audio/Video Inputs: Three RCA jacks for Video, Audio (Left), and Audio (Right)
  • Audio/Video Outputs: Three RCA jacks for Video, Audio (Left), and Audio (Right)
  • Microphone: 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) mono mini phone plug
  • S-video out jack
  • SVGA video connector
  • NTSC TV Module - RF Input: VHF/UHF (ANT) 75 Ohms F type
  • POTS Modem Module - Telephone Line: RJ-11 telephone jack

Accessories/Packaging

  • Remote control
  • Optional wireless IR keyboard
  • Dimensions: about 15’x 101/2’ x 21/2’ (380 mm x 270 mm x 65 mm)
  • Weight: Approximately 7 lbs.

Compliance

  • UL: Underwriter’s Laboratory safety tests
  • FCC Class B Personal Computers
  • CE

Operating System and Software

  • Microsoft Windows ‘98, WINCE or LINUX
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 Web Browser
  • Microsoft Outlook Express for Email
  • Application software supporting TV tuning, IR blasting, telephony, TV listings, and communications
  • Will support many other applications written for Windows ‘98 platforms, WINCE or LINUX