The EPX-GX packs 11 on-board I/O interfaces, expands via a choice of miniPCI and PC/104 modules, and supports both Windows CE and Windows XP Embedded, according to the company.

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The EPX-GX is based on a Pentium-class AMD GX500@1W processor. On-board input/output interfaces include:

• 4x AGP Video with CRT and digital flat panel interface
  
• Keyboard controller and PS/2 mouse
  
• AC 97 audio
  
• Floppy drive interface
  
• 66 IDE
  
• 10/100 Ethernet
  
• 2 USB ports
  
• 4 serial ports
  
• 24 digital I/O lines
  
• Parallel printer port
  
• Bootable Type I and II CompactFlash
  
• Expansion:
  • PC/104
    
  • PC/104-Plus
    
  • miniPCI

Optional I/O ports include a GPS receiver, 802.11 transceiver, and 12-bit A/D converter with 8 single-ended or 4 differential channels, according to the company.

A company spokesperson told WindowsForDevices that "the EPX-GX board is fully tested with Windows XP Embedded, Windows CE, and Linux. A fully functional board is sent to each engineer that specializes in the respective operating system so that it can be fully tested along with drivers for specialty onboard I/O."

Availability

Delivery of the EPX-GX is from stock to three weeks, with a price of $499 in "OEM quantities," according to WinSystems. A Quick Start kit and developers package are also available with support for Windows XP Embedded, Windows CE, and the 2.6 Linux kernel.

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