Introduction 1MXE-54001 Introduction1.1 OverviewADLINK’s new Matrix MXE-5400 series of rugged quad-core fan-less computers, featuring the latest 4th generation Intel® Core ™i7-4700EQ processors (codename: Haswell), delivers outstandingperformance with minimal power consumption. Intel’s Quick SyncTechnology and Core IPG equip the MXE-5400 with market lead-ing performance in image/video related applications.With the implementation of Intel® vPro ™ (iAMT ™ 9.0, TXT, TPM1.2, Intel VT) technology and ADLINK’s proprietary SEMA (SmartEmbedded Management Agent) tool, the MXE-5400 maximizesmanageability and security for a world of applications. Togetherthey provide efficient remote monitoring of system activity andhealth in real time, system control over a robust secured channel,and complete fully manageable utilization of system resources.The MXE-5400 series accommodates rich I/O interfaces in a com-pact system size, offering versatile connection to a wide range ofapplications. Dual mini PCIe slots and USIM socket empower theMXE-5400 to act as a communications hub for a variety of wire-less connections, such as BT/WiFi and 3G. One slot is also config-urable to a mini SATA interface, cooperating with internal SATAstorage to deliver RAID 0/1 functionality.Leveraging proprietary mechanical engineering, the MXE-5400series continues to offer all the popular features of the Matrix Eseries, including cable-free construction, wide operating tempera-