https://community.intel.com/t5/Embedded-Intel-Atom-Processors/Simplistic-Intel-single-board-computers-that-custom-bootloaders/m-p/255880#M2667 <P>There are a multitude of things that I will attempt to describe about the solution I am looking for in this post.</P><P></P><P>What is needed is a single board computer that:</P><UL><LI>has an Atom processor.</LI><LI>does not use a BIOS or UEFI.</LI><LI>has all peripheral connectors on the same board, meaning carrier boards are out of the question.</LI><LI>uses a bootloader solution similar to most ARM based devices</LI><LI>comes without VGA or LVDS and uses either an HDMI or a USB connection in place of those two.</LI><LI>the boot ROM (SPI flash) can be modified.</LI></UL><P></P><P>The reason for the lack of a BIOS or UEFI is a design goal of moving some of their functions into software (a bootloader). The hope is to have a device who's first stage bootloader shares similar functionalities as those in mobile phones or other consumer electronics devices.</P><P></P><P>The reason for preferring an Atom processor is because the bootloader solution described above is usually for SoCs.</P><P></P><P>As for the absence of LVDS and VGA, one board I found uses USB ports and an HDMI port though it was never mass produced (Toradex's Xiilun PC).</P><P></P><P>This may evolve into consumer electronics device.</P> Tue, 01 May 2012 02:23:06 GMT SManc5 2012-05-01T02:23:06Z https://community.intel.com/t5/Embedded-Intel-Atom-Processors/Simplistic-Intel-single-board-computers-that-custom-bootloaders/m-p/255880#M2667 <P>There are a multitude of things that I will attempt to describe about the solution I am looking for in this post.</P><P></P><P>What is needed is a single board computer that:</P><UL><LI>has an Atom processor.</LI><LI>does not use a BIOS or UEFI.</LI><LI>has all peripheral connectors on the same board, meaning carrier boards are out of the question.</LI><LI>uses a bootloader solution similar to most ARM based devices</LI><LI>comes without VGA or LVDS and uses either an HDMI or a USB connection in place of those two.</LI><LI>the boot ROM (SPI flash) can be modified.</LI></UL><P></P><P>The reason for the lack of a BIOS or UEFI is a design goal of moving some of their functions into software (a bootloader). The hope is to have a device who's first stage bootloader shares similar functionalities as those in mobile phones or other consumer electronics devices.</P><P></P><P>The reason for preferring an Atom processor is because the bootloader solution described above is usually for SoCs.</P><P></P><P>As for the absence of LVDS and VGA, one board I found uses USB ports and an HDMI port though it was never mass produced (Toradex's Xiilun PC).</P><P></P><P>This may evolve into consumer electronics device.</P> Tue, 01 May 2012 02:23:06 GMT https://community.intel.com/t5/Embedded-Intel-Atom-Processors/Simplistic-Intel-single-board-computers-that-custom-bootloaders/m-p/255880#M2667 SManc5 2012-05-01T02:23:06Z https://community.intel.com/t5/Embedded-Intel-Atom-Processors/Simplistic-Intel-single-board-computers-that-custom-bootloaders/m-p/255881#M2668 <P>Hello</P><P></P>There are numerous off-the-shelf Atom-based boards available. Your best bet is to search the solutions directory here: <A href="https://www.intelcommsalliance.com/kshowcase/view/">https://www.intelcommsalliance.com/kshowcase/view/</A> <A href="https://www.intelcommsalliance.com/kshowcase/view/">https://www.intelcommsalliance.com/kshowcase/view/</A><P></P><P>Note that most of these board vendors do not constnatly monitor this forum so you will have to do a little legwork in your search. </P><P></P>I hope this helps.<P></P><P>Felix</P><P></P><P>J. Felix McNulty</P><P>Community Moderator (Intel contractor)</P> Tue, 01 May 2012 14:07:41 GMT https://community.intel.com/t5/Embedded-Intel-Atom-Processors/Simplistic-Intel-single-board-computers-that-custom-bootloaders/m-p/255881#M2668 FMcNu1 2012-05-01T14:07:41Z