Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Overview.............................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Motivation ........................................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Features and Benefits .......................................................................................................... 3
1.4 Specification References ..................................................................................................... 5
1.5 Administration ..................................................................................................................... 6
Chapter 2 Signal Definition
2.1 PCI Local Bus Specification References............................................................................. 7
2.2 System Connector Interface Signals.................................................................................... 8
2.2.1 Modem and System Audio Support........................................................................... 11
2.3 Mini PCI Exceptions and Differences............................................................................... 11
2.4 System Connector Pinout .................................................................................................. 13
2.5 Function-Specific Connectors–Communications Support ................................................ 15
2.5.1 LED Support.............................................................................................................. 16
2.5.2 Chassis Ground.......................................................................................................... 16
Chapter 3 Buses
3.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 17
3.2 System Connector.............................................................................................................. 18
3.3 Function-Specific Connector............................................................................................. 194.1 System Interface Connector............................................................................................... 21
4.1.1 Audio Interface Modes .............................................................................................. 23
4.2 Mini PCI Function-Specific Connector............................................................................. 24
4.2.1 LED Voltage and Current Specifications .................................................................. 25
4.3 Communications Signal Characteristics and EMC ........................................................... 25
4.3.1 Modem....................................................................................................................... 26
4.3.2 NIC............................................................................................................................. 26
4.3.3 Host System............................................................................................................... 26
4.3.4 Labeling ..................................................................................................................... 27
4.3.5 NIC Performance Considerations .............................................................................. 27
4.4 PCI Bus Loading................................................................................................................ 28
4.5 MPCIACT# Signal ............................................................................................................ 28
Chapter 5 Mechanical Specification
5.1 Overview............................................................................................................................ 31
5.2 Safety ................................................................................................................................. 31
5.2.1 Modem Safety............................................................................................................ 32
5.2.2 NIC Safety ................................................................................................................. 32
5.2.3 I/O Connector Safety ................................................................................................. 33
5.2.4 Host System Safety.................................................................................................... 33
5.2.5 Labeling ..................................................................................................................... 34
5.3 Physical Configuration ...................................................................................................... 35
5.4 Mechanical Design Details................................................................................................ 36
5.4.1 Type IA Form Factor ................................................................................................. 37
5.4.2 Type IB Form Factor ................................................................................................. 39
5.4.3 Type IIA Form Factor................................................................................................ 41
5.4.4 Type IIB Form Factor ................................................................................................ 43
5.4.5 Type IIIA Form Factor............................................................................................... 45
5.4.6 Type IIIB Form Factor............................................................................................... 46
5.4.7 Type III PCB Details ................................................................................................. 47
5.5 Connector Information....................................................................................................... 54
5.5.1 System Connectors .................................................................................................... 54
5.5.1.1 Type I and Type II System Connector Specifications ....................................... 54
5.5.1.2 Type III System Connector Specifications ........................................................ 57
5.5.2 Type I and Type III LAN and Modem I/O Connectors ............................................. 59
5.5.3 RJ Connectors for Type II Mini PCI Cards ............................................................... 61
5.6 Thermal Guidelines ........................................................................................................... 62 Mini PCI
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