002 Changed URL for BIOS Update and BIOS Recovery information January 2016
003 Corrected MTBF number January 2016
004 Added Section 2.3 Mechanical Considerations and updated Section 2.4 Reliability February 2016
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Preface
1
A description of the hardware used on Intel Compute Stick
2
A map of the resources of the Intel Compute Stick
3
The features supported by the BIOS Setup program
This Technical Product Specification (TPS) specifies the layout, components, connectors, power
and environmental requirements, and the BIOS for Intel Compute Stick STK1AW32SC and
STK1A32SC.
NOTE
In this document, the use of “Intel Compute Stick” will refer to the STK1AW32SC and STK1A32SC
versions of the Intel Compute Stick.
Intended Audience
The TPS is intended to provide detailed technical information about Intel Compute Stick
STK1AW32SC and STK1A32SC and its components to the vendors, system integrators, and other
engineers and technicians who need this level of information. It is specifically not intended for
general audiences.
What This Document Contains
Chapter Description
STK1AW32SC and STK1A32SC
Typographical Conventions
This section contains information about the conventions used in this specification. Not all of
these symbols and abbreviations appear in all specifications of this type.
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE
Notes call attention to important information.
CAUTION
Cautions are included to help you avoid damaging hardware or losing data.
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Intel Compute Stick STCK1A32WFC and STCK1A32FC Technical Product Specification
Other Common Notation
# Used after a signal name to identify an active-low signal (such as USBP0#)
GB Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes)
GB/s Gigabytes per second
Gb/s Gigabits per second
KB Kilobyte (1024 bytes)
Kb Kilobit (1024 bits)
kb/s 1000 bits per second
MB Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes)
MB/s Megabytes per second
Mb Megabit (1,048,576 bits)
Mb/s Megabits per second
TDP Thermal Design Power
Xxh An address or data value ending with a lowercase h indicates a hexadecimal value.
x.x V Volts. Voltages are DC unless otherwise specified.
* This symbol is used to indicate third-party brands and names that are the property of their respective
owners.
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Contents
Revision History
Errata ............................................................................................................................................................................ ii
Preface
Intended Audience................................................................................................................................................ iii
What This Document Contains ........................................................................................................................ iii
Typographical Conventions .............................................................................................................................. iii
1.2 Online Support .......................................................................................................................................... 10
1.3 Operating System Overview ................................................................................................................ 10
1.5 System Memory ........................................................................................................................................ 11
1.6 System Storage ......................................................................................................................................... 11
1.8 USB ................................................................................................................................................................. 12
1.9 Wireless LAN Subsystem ...................................................................................................................... 13
1.11 Power Management ................................................................................................................................ 13
7. Power Adapter Connector .................................................................................................................... 19
8. Power Adapter ........................................................................................................................................... 20
1. Version Summary ........................................................................................................................................ 7
• Integrated graphics support with Intel® HD Graphics Technology:
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• One full size USB 3.0 port
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• Intel® BIOS resident in the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Flash device
Soldered-down Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC module
1 Product Description
1.1 Overview
1.1.1 Version Summary
There are two different versions of this model of Intel® Compute Stick available which are
summarized in Table 1. Unless otherwise noted in this document all features are available on all
versions of the Intel Compute Stick.
Table 1. Version Summary
STK1AW32SC Intel® Atom™ x5-Z8300 Yes, Windows 10*
STK1A32SC Intel® Atom™ x5-Z8300 No
1.1.2 Feature Summary
Table 2 summarizes the major features of the Intel Compute Stick.
Table 2. Feature Summary
Form Factor
Processor
Memory
Graphics
Audio Intel® High Definition (Intel® HD) Audio via the HDMI interface