Carrier module

The carrier module provides the functionality typically associated with a motherboard in a PC. It hosts the CPU, one optional PCIe board, and provides rear panel connections for Gigabit Ethernet, USB, VGA, and IEEE 1394a (Firewire). The IEEE 1394a port is for debugging purposes only. It is not supported for customer use. Do not attempt to configure or otherwise use this port. The carrier module also provides a GPI connection and connections for reference. It plugs into the midplane board.