Intel® NUC Board NUC6i5SYB and Intel® NUC Board NUC6i3SYB Technical Product Specification October 2016 Order Number: H92311-006 Intel NUC Board NUC6i5SYB and Intel NUC Board NUC6i3SYB may contain design defects or errors known as errata that may cause the product to deviate from published specifications. Current characterized errata, if any, are documented in Intel NUC Board NUC6i5SYB and Intel NUC Board NUC6i3SYB Specification Update.
Revision History Revision Revision History Date 001 First release of the Intel NUC Board NUC6i5SYB and Intel NUC Board NUC6i3SYB Technical Product Specification October 2015 002 Specification Clarification March 2016 003 Specification Clarification March 2016 004 Specification Change May 2016 005 Specification Change August 2016 006 Specification Change October 2016 Disclaimer This product specification applies to only the standard Intel NUC Board with BIOS identifier SYSKLi35.86A.
Board Identification Information Basic Intel® NUC Board NUC6i5SYB Identification Information AA Revision BIOS Revision Notes H81131-502 SYSKLi35.86A 1,2 Notes: 1. The AA number is found on a small label on the component side of the board. 2.
Intel NUC Board NUC6i5SYB and Intel NUC Board NUC6i3SYB Technical Product Specification Errata Current characterized errata, if any, are documented in a separate Specification Update. See http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/nuc/overview.html for the latest documentation.
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Intel NUC Board NUC6i5SYB and Intel NUC Board NUC6i3SYB Technical Product Specification Preface This Technical Product Specification (TPS) specifies the board layout, components, connectors, power and environmental requirements, and the BIOS for Intel® NUC Board NUC6i5SYB and Intel® NUC Board NUC6i3SYB.
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.
Contents Revision History Disclaimer .................................................................................................................................................................. ii Board Identification Information .................................................................................................................... iii Errata.....................................................................................................................................................
Intel NUC Board NUC6i5SYB and Intel NUC Board NUC6i3SYB Technical Product Specification 1.12 Power Management ................................................................................................................................ 34 1.12.1 ACPI ............................................................................................................................................. 34 1.12.2 Hardware Support ........................................................................................
Contents Figures 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. Major Board Components (Top) ........................................................................................................ 15 Major Board Components (Bottom) ................................................................................................. 17 Block Diagram.......................................................................................................................................
Intel NUC Board NUC6i5SYB and Intel NUC Board NUC6i3SYB Technical Product Specification 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. xii Front Panel Header (2.0 mm Pitch) .................................................................................................. 48 States for a One-Color Power LED.................................................................................................... 49 States for a Dual-Color Power LED .......................................................
1 Product Description 1.1 Overview 1.1.1 Feature Summary Table 1 summarizes the major features of Intel® NUC Board NUC6i5SYB and Intel® NUC Board NUC6i3SYB. Table 1. Feature Summary Form Factor 4.0 inches by 4.0 inches (101.60 millimeters by 101.
Intel NUC Board NUC6i5SYB and Intel NUC Board NUC6i3SYB Technical Product Specification Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) Peripheral Interfaces • USB 3.0 ports: Two ports are implemented with external front panel connectors (one blue and one orange charging capable) • Two ports are implemented with external back panel connectors (blue) • USB 2.0 ports: • • Two ports via two single-port internal 1x4 1.25 mm pitch headers (white) • One port is reserved for the M.
Product Description 1.1.2 Board Layout (Top) Figure 1 shows the location of the major components on the top-side of Intel NUC Board NUC6i5SYB and Intel NUC Board NUC6i3SYB. Figure 1.
Intel NUC Board NUC6i5SYB and Intel NUC Board NUC6i3SYB Technical Product Specification Table 2 lists the components identified in Figure 1. Table 2.
Product Description 1.1.3 Board Layout (Bottom) Figure 2 shows the location of the major components on the bottom-side of Intel NUC Board NUC6i5SYB and Intel NUC Board NUC6i3SYB. Figure 2.
Intel NUC Board NUC6i5SYB and Intel NUC Board NUC6i3SYB Technical Product Specification Table 3. Components Shown in Figure 2 18 Item from Figure 2 Description A Back panel connectors B Intel Dual Band Wireless AC + Bluetooth 8260 module C Auxiliary power connector D SDXC slot E SATA 6.0 Gb/s connector F M.2 connector (key type M) for 2242 and 2280 modules G Front panel single-port USB 2.0 header (1.25 mm pitch) H Front panel single-port USB 2.0 header (1.
Product Description 1.1.4 Block Diagram Figure 3 is a block diagram of the major functional areas of the board. Figure 3.
Intel NUC Board NUC6i5SYB and Intel NUC Board NUC6i3SYB Technical Product Specification 1.2 Online Support To find information about… Visit this World Wide Web site: Intel NUC Board NUC6i5SYB and Intel NUC Board NUC6i3SYB http://www.intel.com/NUC Intel NUC Board Support http://www.intel.com/NUCSupport Available configurations for Intel NUC Board NUC6i5SYB and Intel NUC Board NUC6i3SYB http://ark.intel.com BIOS and driver updates http://downloadcenter.intel.com Tested memory http://www.intel.
Product Description 1.4 System Memory The board has two 260-pin SO-DIMM sockets and supports the following memory features: • • • • • • • • 1.2 V DDR4 SDRAM SO-DIMMs with gold plated contacts Two independent memory channels with interleaved mode support Unbuffered, single-sided or double-sided SO-DIMMs 32 GB maximum total system memory (with 4 Gb memory technology). Refer to Section 2.1.1 on page 41 for information on the total amount of addressable memory.
Intel NUC Board NUC6i5SYB and Intel NUC Board NUC6i3SYB Technical Product Specification 1.4.1 Memory Configurations The processor supports the following types of memory organization: • • Dual channel (Interleaved) mode. This mode offers the highest throughput for real world applications. Dual channel mode is enabled when the installed memory capacities of both SO-DIMM channels are equal.
Product Description 1.5 Processor Graphics Subsystem The board supports graphics through Intel HD Graphics. 1.5.1 Integrated Graphics The board supports integrated graphics via the processor. 1.5.1.1 Intel® High Definition (Intel® HD) Graphics The Intel HD graphics controller features the following: • 3D Features ― DirectX* 12.1 support ― OpenGL* 4.4 support ― OpenCL* 2.
Intel NUC Board NUC6i5SYB and Intel NUC Board NUC6i3SYB Technical Product Specification For information about Refer to HDMI technology http://www.hdmi.org 1.5.1.4 Mini DisplayPort* DisplayPort is a digital communication interface that utilizes differential signaling to achieve a high bandwidth bus interface designed to support connections between PCs and monitors, projectors, and TV displays.
Product Description 1.5.1.5 Multiple DisplayPort and HDMI Configurations Multiple DisplayPort and HDMI configurations feature the following: • • • • Two independent displays Single HDMI 1.4b with 4K support Single DisplayPort 1.2 with 4K support Collage Display Table 6.
Intel NUC Board NUC6i5SYB and Intel NUC Board NUC6i3SYB Technical Product Specification 1.6 USB The USB port arrangement is as follows: • USB 3.0 ports (maximum current is 900 mA for each blue port, 1.5 A for the orange charging port): ― Two ports are implemented with external front panel connectors (one blue and one orange charging capable) ― Two ports are implemented with external back panel connectors (blue) • USB 2.
Product Description 1.7.1 AHCI Mode The board supports AHCI storage mode. NOTE In order to use AHCI mode, AHCI must be enabled in the BIOS. Microsoft* Windows* 7 and Windows 8.1 include the necessary AHCI drivers without the need to install separate AHCI drivers during the operating system installation process; however, it is always good practice to update the AHCI drivers to the latest available by Intel. 1.7.
Intel NUC Board NUC6i5SYB and Intel NUC Board NUC6i3SYB Technical Product Specification 1.8 Real-Time Clock Subsystem A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. When the computer is not plugged into a wall socket, the battery has an estimated life of three years. When the computer is plugged in, the standby current from the power supply extends the life of the battery. The clock is accurate to ± 13 minutes/year at 25 ºC with 3.3 VSB applied via the power supply 5 V STBY rail.
Product Description NOTE The analog circuit of the front panel audio connector is designed to power headphones or amplified speakers only. Poor audio quality occurs if passive (nonamplified) speakers are connected to this output. 1.9.1 Audio Subsystem Software Audio software and drivers are available from Intel’s World Wide Web site. For information about Refer to Obtaining Audio software and drivers http://downloadcenter.intel.com 1.
Intel NUC Board NUC6i5SYB and Intel NUC Board NUC6i3SYB Technical Product Specification 30 For information about Refer to Obtaining LAN software and drivers http://downloadcenter.intel.
Product Description 1.10.3 RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector (shown in Figure 6). Item Description A Link LED (Green) B Data Rate LED (Green/Yellow) Figure 6. LAN Connector LED Locations Table 8 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the LAN subsystem is operating. Table 8. LAN Connector LED States LED Link Data Rate LED Color Green Green/Yellow LED State Condition Off LAN link is not established.
Intel NUC Board NUC6i5SYB and Intel NUC Board NUC6i3SYB Technical Product Specification 1.10.4 Wireless Network Module The Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 module provides hi-speed wireless connectivity provided with the following capabilities: • • • • • • • • • Compliant IEEE 802.11abgn, 802.11ac, 802.11d, 802.11e, 802.11i, 802.11h, 802.11w specifications Maximum bandwidth of 867 Mbps Dual Mode Bluetooth* 4.0 OS certified with : Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.
Product Description 1.11.3 Thermal Solution Figure 7 shows the location of the thermal solution and processor fan header. Item Description A Processor fan header B Thermal solution Figure 7.
Intel NUC Board NUC6i5SYB and Intel NUC Board NUC6i3SYB Technical Product Specification 1.12 Power Management Power management is implemented at several levels, including: • • Software support through Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) Hardware support: ― Power Input ― Instantly Available PC technology ― LAN wake capabilities ― Wake from USB ― WAKE# signal wake-up support ― Wake from S5 ― Wake from CIR ― +5 V Standby Power Indicator LED 1.12.
Product Description 1.12.1.1 System States and Power States Under ACPI, the operating system directs all system and device power state transitions. The operating system puts devices in and out of low-power states based on user preferences and knowledge of how devices are being used by applications. Devices that are not being used can be turned off. The operating system uses information from applications and user settings to put the system as a whole into a low-power state.
Intel NUC Board NUC6i5SYB and Intel NUC Board NUC6i3SYB Technical Product Specification 1.12.1.2 Wake-up Devices and Events Table 11 lists the devices or specific events that can wake the computer from specific states. Table 11.
Product Description 1.12.2 Hardware Support The board provides several power management hardware features, including: • • • • • • • • Wake from Power Button signal Instantly Available PC technology LAN wake capabilities Wake from USB (not after G3) WAKE# signal wake-up support Wake from S5 Wake from CIR +5 V Standby Power Indicator LED NOTE The use of Wake from USB from an ACPI state requires an operating system that provides full ACPI support. 1.12.2.
Intel NUC Board NUC6i5SYB and Intel NUC Board NUC6i3SYB Technical Product Specification 1.12.2.5 WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support When the WAKE# signal on the PCI Express bus is asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S3 or S4 state. 1.12.2.6 Wake from S5 When the RTC Date and Time is set in the BIOS, the computer will automatically wake from an ACPI S5 state. 1.12.2.7 Wake from Consumer IR CIR activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S3, S4, or S5 state. 1.12.2.
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2 Technical Reference 2.1 Memory Resources 2.1.1 Addressable Memory The board utilizes 32 GB of addressable system memory. Typically the address space that is allocated for PCI Conventional bus add-in cards, PCI Express configuration space, BIOS (SPI Flash device), and chipset overhead resides above the top of DRAM (total system memory).
Intel NUC Board NUC6i5SYB and Intel NUC Board NUC6i3SYB Technical Product Specification This section describes the board’s connectors and headers. The connectors and headers can be divided into these groups: • • 2.2.1 Front panel I/O connectors Back panel I/O connectors Front Panel Connectors Figure 9 shows the location of the front panel connectors for the board. Item Description A CIR B Front panel Stereo microphone/headphone jack C USB 3.0 ports (orange charging capable) D USB 3.
Technical Reference 2.2.3 Headers and Connectors (Top) Figure 11 shows the location of the headers and connectors on the top-side of the board. Figure 11. Headers and Connectors (Top) Table 12 lists the headers and connectors identified in Figure 11. Table 12.
Intel NUC Board NUC6i5SYB and Intel NUC Board NUC6i3SYB Technical Product Specification 2.2.4 Connectors and Headers (Bottom) Figure 12 shows the locations of the connectors and headers on the bottom-side of the board. Figure 12.
Technical Reference Table 13 lists the connectors and headers identified in Figure 12. Table 13. Connectors and Headers Shown in Figure 12 Item from Figure 12 Description A Auxiliary power connector B SDXC slot C SATA 6.0 Gb/s connector D M.2 connector (key type M) for 2242 and 2280 modules E Front panel single-port USB 2.0 header (1.25 mm pitch) F Front panel single-port USB 2.0 header (1.25 mm pitch) G SATA power connector (1.
Intel NUC Board NUC6i5SYB and Intel NUC Board NUC6i3SYB Technical Product Specification 2.2.4.1 Signal Tables for the Connectors and Headers Table 14. SATA Power Connector (1.25 mm pitch) Pin Signal Name 1 +5 V 2 +5 V 3 +3.3 V 4 GND 5 GND NOTE Connector is Molex* part number 53398-0571, 1.25 mm pitch PicoBlade* header, surface mount, vertical, lead-free, 5 circuits. Table 15. Single-Port Internal USB 2.0 Header (1.
Technical Reference Table 16. M.2 2280 Module (key type M) Connector (continued) Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name 54 PEWAKE# (I/O)(0/3.3V) or N/C 55 REFCLKP 52 CLKREQ# (I/O)(0/3.3V) or N/C 53 REFCLKN 50 PERST# (O)(0/3.
Intel NUC Board NUC6i5SYB and Intel NUC Board NUC6i3SYB Technical Product Specification 2.2.4.2 Add-in Card Connectors The board supports M.2 2242 and 2280 (key type M) modules. • Supports M.2 SSD SATA drives ― Maximum bandwidth is approximately 540 MB/s • Supports M.2 SSD PCIe drives (PCIe x1, x2, and x4) ― Using PCIe x4 M.2 SSD maximum bandwidth is approximately 1600 MB/s 2.2.4.3 Front Panel Header (2.0 mm Pitch) This section describes the functions of the front panel header.
Technical Reference 2.2.4.3.3 Power/Sleep LED Header Pins 2 and 4 can be connected to a one- or two-color LED. Table 19 and Table 20 show the possible LED states. Table 19. States for a One-Color Power LED LED State Description Off Power off Blinking Standby Steady Normal operation Table 20.
Intel NUC Board NUC6i5SYB and Intel NUC Board NUC6i3SYB Technical Product Specification 2.2.4.4 SDXC Card Reader The board has a standard Secure Digital (SD) card reader that supports the Secure Digital eXtended Capacity (SDXC) format, 3.01 specification with UHS-I support. SD Card sizes supported from 8GB to 128GB. Table 21.
Technical Reference 2.2.4.5 Power Supply Connector The board has the following power supply connector: • External Power Supply – the board can be powered through a 12-19 V DC connector on the back panel. The back panel DC connector is compatible with a 5.5 mm/OD (outer diameter) and 2.5 mm/ID (inner diameter) plug, where the inner contact is +12-19 (±10%) V DC and the shell is GND. The maximum current rating is 10 A. NOTE External power voltage, 12-19 V DC, is dependent on the type of power brick used.
Intel NUC Board NUC6i5SYB and Intel NUC Board NUC6i3SYB Technical Product Specification 2.2.4.6 Internal USB 2.0 Single-Port Header (1.25 mm Pitch) Figure 14 is a connection diagram for the internal USB header. NOTE • • The +5 V DC power on the USB header is fused. Use only an internal USB connector that conforms to the USB 2.0 specification for high-speed USB devices. Figure 14. Connection Diagram for the Internal USB 2.0 Single-Port Header (1.25 mm Pitch) 2.2.4.
Technical Reference 2.2.4.8 Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) Header The Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) is a 500 Mb/s bi-directional serial bus designed to be used for controlling multiple HDMI devices with a single remote control. Table 17 shows the pinout for this header. 2.3 For information about Refer to HDMI CEC technology http://www.hdmi.org/pdf/whitepaper/DesigningCECintoYourNextH DMIProduct.pdf BIOS Security Jumper CAUTION Do not move a jumper with the power on.
Intel NUC Board NUC6i5SYB and Intel NUC Board NUC6i3SYB Technical Product Specification Table 20 lists the settings for the jumper. Table 20. BIOS Security Jumper Settings Function/Mode Jumper Setting Configuration Normal 1-2 The BIOS uses current configuration information and passwords for booting. Lockdown 2-3 The BIOS uses current configuration information and passwords for booting, except: • All POST Hotkeys are suppressed (prompts are not displayed and keys are not accepted.
Technical Reference 2.4 Mechanical Considerations 2.4.1 Form Factor The board is designed to fit into a custom chassis. Figure 17 illustrates the mechanical form factor for the board. Dimensions are given in inches [millimeters]. Figure 17.
Intel NUC Board NUC6i5SYB and Intel NUC Board NUC6i3SYB Technical Product Specification Figure 18 shows the height dimensions of the board. Figure 18. Board Height Dimensions 2.5 Electrical Considerations 2.5.1 Power Supply Considerations System power requirements will depend on actual system configurations chosen by the integrator, as well as end user expansion preferences.
Technical Reference 2.6 Thermal Considerations CAUTION A chassis with a maximum internal ambient temperature of 50 oC at the processor fan inlet is recommended. If the internal ambient temperature exceeds 50 oC, further thermal testing is required to ensure components do not exceed their maximum case temperature. CAUTION Failure to ensure appropriate airflow may result in reduced performance of both the processor and/or voltage regulator or, in some instances, damage to the board.
Intel NUC Board NUC6i5SYB and Intel NUC Board NUC6i3SYB Technical Product Specification Figure 19 shows the locations of the localized high temperature zones. Item Description A Thermal solution B Processor voltage regulator area Figure 19.
Technical Reference A thermal pad has been installed for the bottom of the chassis to improve the thermal performance when using M.2 devices that operate at higher temperatures. If the thermal pad ever needs to be replaced, Figure 20 shows the installation area of the thermal pad for the Intel NUC Kit NUC6i5SYK/NUC6i3SYK. Item Description A Thermal Pad B Thermal Pad Installation Area Figure 20.
Intel NUC Board NUC6i5SYB and Intel NUC Board NUC6i3SYB Technical Product Specification Figure 21 shows the installation area of the thermal pad for the Intel NUC Kit NUC6i5SYH/NUC6i3SYH. Item Description A Thermal Pad B Thermal Pad Installation Area Figure 21.
Technical Reference Table 24 provides maximum case temperatures for the components that are sensitive to thermal changes. The operating temperature, current load, or operating frequency could affect case temperatures. Maximum case temperatures are important when considering proper airflow to cool the board. Table 24.
Intel NUC Board NUC6i5SYB and Intel NUC Board NUC6i3SYB Technical Product Specification 2.7 Reliability The Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) prediction is calculated using component and subassembly random failure rates. The calculation is based on the Telcordia SR-332 Issue 2, Method I, Case 3, 55 ºC ambient. The MTBF prediction is used to estimate repair rates and spare parts requirements. The MTBF for Intel NUC6i5SYB board is 61,848 hours. The MTBF for Intel NUC6i3SYB board is 61,760 hours. 2.
3 Overview of BIOS Features 3.1 Introduction The board uses Intel Visual BIOS that is stored in the Serial Peripheral Interface Flash Memory (SPI Flash) and can be updated using a disk-based program. The SPI Flash contains the Visual BIOS Setup program, POST, the PCI auto-configuration utility, LAN EEPROM information, and Plug and Play support. The BIOS displays a message during POST identifying the type of BIOS and a revision code. The initial production BIOSs are identified as SYSKLi35.86A.
Intel NUC Board NUC6i5SYB and Intel NUC Board NUC6i3SYB Technical Product Specification 3.2 BIOS Flash Memory Organization The Serial Peripheral Interface Flash Memory (SPI Flash) includes a 64 Mb flash memory device. 3.3 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) SMBIOS is a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) compliant method for managing computers in a managed network.
Overview of BIOS Features 7. Additional USB legacy feature options can be access by using Intel® Integrator Toolkit. To install an operating system that supports USB, verify that Legacy USB support in the BIOS Setup program is set to Enabled and follow the operating system’s installation instructions. 3.5 BIOS Updates The BIOS can be updated using one of the following methods: • • • • • Intel Express BIOS Update Utility, which enables automated updating while in the Windows environment.
Intel NUC Board NUC6i5SYB and Intel NUC Board NUC6i3SYB Technical Product Specification 3.5.2 Custom Splash Screen During POST, an Intel® splash screen is displayed by default. This splash screen can be augmented with a custom splash screen. The Intel Integrator’s Toolkit that is available from Intel can be used to create a custom splash screen. NOTE If you add a custom splash screen, it will share space with the Intel branded logo.
Overview of BIOS Features 3.7 Boot Options In the BIOS Setup program, the user can choose to boot from a hard drive, optical drive, removable drive, or the network. The default setting is for the optical drive to be the first boot device, the hard drive second, removable drive third, and the network fourth. 3.7.1 Network Boot The network can be selected as a boot device. This selection allows booting from the onboard LAN or a network add-in card with a remote boot ROM installed.
Intel NUC Board NUC6i5SYB and Intel NUC Board NUC6i3SYB Technical Product Specification 3.7.4 Power Button Menu As an alternative to Back-to-BIOS Mode or normal POST Hotkeys, the user can use the power button to access a menu. The Power Button Menu is accessible via the following sequence: 1. System is in S4/S5 (not G3) 2. User pushes the power button and holds it down for 3 seconds 3.
Overview of BIOS Features 3.8 Hard Disk Drive Password Security Feature The Hard Disk Drive Password Security feature blocks read and write accesses to the hard disk drive until the correct password is given. Hard Disk Drive Passwords are set in BIOS SETUP and are prompted for during BIOS POST. For convenient support of S3 resume, the system BIOS will automatically unlock drives on resume from S3. Valid password characters are A-Z, a-z, and 0-9. Passwords may be up to 19 characters in length.
Intel NUC Board NUC6i5SYB and Intel NUC Board NUC6i3SYB Technical Product Specification 3.9 BIOS Security Features The BIOS includes security features that restrict access to the BIOS Setup program and who can boot the computer. A supervisor password and a user password can be set for the BIOS Setup program and for booting the computer, with the following restrictions: • • • • • • • • The supervisor password gives unrestricted access to view and change all the Setup options in the BIOS Setup program.
4 Error Messages and Blink Codes 4.1 Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes Whenever a recoverable error occurs during POST, the BIOS causes the board’s front panel power LED to blink an error message describing the problem (see Table 31). Table 31. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes 4.2 Type Pattern Note Power-on Solid on primary color. Indicates S0 state. Default to On; can be disabled via BIOS Setup S3 Standby Blink alternate color .25 seconds on, .25 seconds off, indefinitely. Indicates S3 state.
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