1.To avoid electric shock, always disconnect the power from your PC chassis before you work on it. Don't touch any components on the CPU card or other cards while the PC is on.

2.Disconnect power before making any configuration changes. The sud- den rush of power as you connect a jumper or install a card may damage sensitive electronic components.

3.Always ground yourself to remove any static charge before you touch your CPU card. Be particularly careful not to touch the chip connectors. Modern integrated electronic devices, especially CPUs and memory chips, are extremely sensitive to static electric discharges and fields. Keep the card in its antistatic packaging when it is not installed in the PC, and place it on a static dissipative mat when you are working with it. Wear a grounding wrist strap for continuous protection.

1.7Installing CPU and Heat Sink

The MIC-3358 supports Intel® Pentium® 4 processor - M . In order to meet critical environmental conditions and the physical space of the MIC-3358 at the same time, Advantech designed a heat sink to fulfill its primary needs. Please refer to Figure 1-4 for an illustration of the heat sink used for the MIC-3358.

The small aluminum plate is default fastened on the CPU in the factory.

When user doing the memory installation, the following steps should be followed:

1.Remove the screws for the solder side cover. At this step, the front panel will be also loose. Be careful about any improper disassemble pro- cedure that could cause any damage of SBC.

2.Remove the rest four screws for heatsink standing, then the heat- sink is loose for memory installation and relavant.

3.Follow the opposed procedure to assembly the heatsink and solder side cover.

Note: The heat pad is sealed between heatsink and CPU is kind of frangible, please be careful on the disassemble procedure. And be careful with any other damage of heat pad will cause the thermal issue easily.

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MIC-3358 specifications

The Intel MIC-3358, also known as the Intel Many Integrated Core (MIC) architecture, represents a pivotal innovation in high-performance computing and parallel processing. This product is part of Intel's Xeon Phi family and was specifically designed to tackle demanding workloads, making it a popular choice for research institutions and industries requiring significant computational power.

One of the standout features of the MIC-3358 is its many-core architecture, which integrates numerous processor cores on a single chip. This allows for massively parallel processing capabilities, enabling the execution of multiple tasks simultaneously. With a total of 60 cores, the MIC-3358 can deliver exceptional performance for applications such as scientific simulations, data analytics, and machine learning.

The architecture of the MIC-3358 is notable for its x86 compatibility. Unlike traditional GPUs, the MIC-3358 can run standard x86 applications unmodified, ensuring seamless integration into existing workflows and simplifying development. This feature helps users leverage their existing software tools and libraries without requiring extensive porting or adaptation.

Another key technology is the incorporation of advanced memory architecture, featuring a high-bandwidth memory system. The MIC-3358 supports GDDR5 memory, enabling rapid data transfer rates that are crucial for performance-intensive applications. This, combined with an efficient memory architecture, helps overcome memory bandwidth limitations often encountered in high-performance computing.

The MIC-3358 also includes support for Intel's advanced vector extensions (AVX) and AVX-512, which enhance the processing of vector operations and allow for more efficient data handling. This makes the MIC-3358 particularly effective for workloads that involve large datasets and require complex mathematical computations.

Energy efficiency is another defining characteristic of the MIC-3358. Despite its high core count, the architecture is designed to deliver optimal performance per watt, making it suitable for large data centers where power consumption is a crucial factor.

In summary, the Intel MIC-3358 stands out due to its many-core architecture, x86 compatibility, high-bandwidth memory support, advanced vector instructions, and energy efficiency. These features collectively position it as a powerful solution for high-performance computing challenges, enabling a wide array of applications across various sectors. As the demand for computational resources continues to grow, the MIC-3358 remains a vital component in the landscape of advanced computing technologies.
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