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IPB-FPE12
Appendix C
C1 IPB-FPE12 CPU Extension
The Inova IPB-FPE12 adds LPT and COM2 functionality to any Inova CPU. The piggyback is avail-
able as a stand-alone device with its own 4HP front-panel or integrated within a 12HP K6 or PPC
front-panel. The information documented here is valid regardless of the connection choice.
C1.1 J13 Interface for LPT1 & COM2
The control of the LPT and COM2 interfaces is performed through the J13 connector on the CPU
base board. The location of this connector may be determined by referring to Section 1 - Product
Overview of the CPU User’s Manual. A flex cable from J13 connects to the interface board dis-
cussed in this section.
C1.2 IPB-FPE12 & Front-panel (4HP or 12HP)
The Inova IPB-FPE12 interface is a small piggyback available as a stand-alone device with its own
4HP front-panel or integrated with the CPU as in figure C1.2.
Figure C1.2 IPB-FPE12 Stand-Alone or Integrated with CPU