meer9: Specs, overview, & repairs (#291)

jacobgkau · web-flow · commit ef881657e1be · 2025-02-18T16:45:44.000-07:00
* meer9: Specs, overview, &amp; repairs

* meer9: Address review feedback
    * specs: Update power adapter info
    * specs &amp; internal overview: Add BIOS chip info
    * repairs: Fix typos, remove obsolete section, add additional clarifications
diff --git a/src/README.md b/src/README.md
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ The source can be viewed [on GitHub](https://github.com/system76/tech-docs).
 - [Launch Heavy (launch\_heavy\_3)](models/launch_heavy_3/README.md)
 - [Launch Lite (launch\_lite\_1)](models/launch_lite_1/README.md)
 - [Lemur Pro (lemp13)](models/lemp13/README.md)
-- [Meerkat (meer8)](models/meer8/README.md)
+- [Meerkat (meer9)](models/meer9/README.md)
 - [nebula19 (nebula19-1)](models/nebula19-1/README.md)
 - [nebula40 (nebula40-3)](models/nebula40-3/README.md)
 - [nebula49 (nebula49-1)](models/nebula49-1/README.md)
@@ -54,6 +54,7 @@ The source can be viewed [on GitHub](https://github.com/system76/tech-docs).
 - [Lemur Pro (lemp11)](models/lemp11/README.md)
 - [Lemur Pro (lemp10)](models/lemp10/README.md)
 - [Lemur Pro (lemp9)](models/lemp9/README.md)
+- [Meerkat (meer8)](models/meer8/README.md)
 - [Meerkat (meer7)](models/meer7/README.md)
 - [Meerkat (meer6)](models/meer6/README.md)
 - [Meerkat (meer5)](models/meer5/README.md)
diff --git a/src/SUMMARY.md b/src/SUMMARY.md
@@ -38,10 +38,10 @@
         - [External Overview](models/lemp13/external-overview.md)
         - [Internal Overview](models/lemp13/internal-overview.md)
         - [Parts & Repairs](models/lemp13/repairs.md)
-    - [Meerkat (meer8)](models/meer8/README.md)
-        - [External Overview](models/meer8/external-overview.md)
-        - [Internal Overview](models/meer8/internal-overview.md)
-        - [Parts & Repairs](models/meer8/repairs.md)
+    - [Meerkat (meer9)](models/meer9/README.md)
+        - [External Overview](models/meer9/external-overview.md)
+        - [Internal Overview](models/meer9/internal-overview.md)
+        - [Parts & Repairs](models/meer9/repairs.md)
     - [nebula19 (nebula19-1)](models/nebula19-1/README.md)
         - [External Overview](models/nebula19-1/external-overview.md)
         - [Parts & Assembly](models/nebula19-1/assembly.md)
@@ -176,6 +176,10 @@
         - [External Overview](models/lemp9/external-overview.md)
         - [Internal Overview](models/lemp9/internal-overview.md)
         - [Parts & Repairs](models/lemp9/repairs.md)
+    - [Meerkat (meer8)](models/meer8/README.md)
+        - [External Overview](models/meer8/external-overview.md)
+        - [Internal Overview](models/meer8/internal-overview.md)
+        - [Parts & Repairs](models/meer8/repairs.md)
     - [Meerkat (meer7)](models/meer7/README.md)
         - [External Overview](models/meer7/external-overview.md)
         - [Internal Overview](models/meer7/internal-overview.md)
diff --git a/src/models/meer9/README.md b/src/models/meer9/README.md
@@ -0,0 +1,57 @@
+# Meerkat (meer9)
+
+- [External Overview](./external-overview.md)
+- [Internal Overview](./internal-overview.md)
+- [Parts & Repairs](./repairs.md)
+
+![Meerkat (short)](./img/meer9.webp)
+
+The System76 Meerkat is a desktop with the following specifications:
+
+- CPU
+    - Supports Intel Core Ultra 1st generation (Meteor Lake) CPUs
+        - [Core Ultra 7 155H](https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/236847/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-155h-24m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.html)
+        - [Core Ultra 5 125H](https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/236848/intel-core-ultra-5-processor-125h-18m-cache-up-to-4-50-ghz/specifications.html)
+- BIOS
+    - Winbond 25Q256JWEQ flash chip
+        - Socketed WSON-8 form factor
+- Graphics
+    - GPU: Intel Arc graphics
+    - Video output:
+        - 2x HDMI 2.1
+        - 1x DisplayPort 2.1 over USB-C
+        - 1x DisplayPort 1.4a over USB-C
+- Memory
+    - Up to 96GB (2x48GB) Dual Channel DDR4 SODIMMs @ 5600 MHz
+- Networking
+    - 1x 2.5-Gigabit Ethernet (Intel [I225-LM](https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/210595/-intel-ethernet-controller-i226lm/specifications.html))
+    - 1x 2.5-Gigabit Ethernet (Intel [I226V](https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/210599/intel-ethernet-controller-i226v/specifications.html))
+    - Wi-Fi 6E & Bluetooth 5.3 (Intel [AX211](https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/204837/intel-wifi-6e-ax211-gig/specifications.html))
+- Power
+    - Core Ultra 7 model:
+        - 120W (19V, 6.32A) DC-in port
+            - Barrel size: 5.5mm (outer), 2.5mm (inner)
+        - Included AC adapter*: AcBel ADC017
+            - AC power cord type: IEC C5
+    - Core Ultra 5 model:
+        - 90W (19V, 4.74A) DC-in port
+            - Barrel size: 5.5mm (outer), 2.5mm (inner)
+        - Included AC adapter*: AcBel ADA090C19C
+            - AC power cord type: IEC C5
+    - \* Included AC adapter may be a different model with the same specifications.
+- Sound
+    - 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo jack
+    - 7.1-channel digital audio output over HDMI and USB-C
+- Storage
+    - 1x M.2 2280/2242 (M key)
+        - PCIe NVMe Gen 4
+    - 1x M.2 2242 (M key)
+        - PCIe NVMe Gen 4
+    - 1x 2.5"
+        - SATA III
+- USB
+    - 1x USB4 Type-C with Thunderbolt 4
+    - 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C
+    - 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
+- Dimensions
+    - 11.75cm x 11.00cm x 4.9cm, 1.0kg
diff --git a/src/models/meer9/external-overview.md b/src/models/meer9/external-overview.md
@@ -0,0 +1,18 @@
+# Meerkat (External Overview)
+
+## Front side overview:
+
+![Front ports](./img/ports-front.webp)
+
+## Left side overview:
+
+![Left ports](./img/ports-left.webp)
+
+## Right side overview:
+
+![Right ports](./img/ports-right.webp)
+
+## Back side overview:
+
+![Back ports](./img/ports-back.webp)
+
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diff --git a/src/models/meer9/internal-overview.md b/src/models/meer9/internal-overview.md
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+# Meerkat (Internal Overview)
+
+## Component overview:
+
+![Internal overview](./img/components.webp)
+
+- M.2 2280 (PCIe NVMe Gen 4) SSD slot is highlighted in yellow
+- M.2 2242 (PCIe NVMe Gen 4) SSD slot is highlighted in cyan
+- 2.5" SATA ribbon connector is highlighted in green
+- Wireless card (underneath the NVMe 2280 SSD) is highlighted in red
+- RAM slots are highlighted in pink
+- Motherboard screws are highlighted in white
+- BIOS chip (underneath the M.2 SSDs) is highlighted in black
diff --git a/src/models/meer9/repairs.md b/src/models/meer9/repairs.md
