Ar9285 Datasheet: Atheros

These connect directly to the host’s PCIe slot or embedded controller. | Pin | Name | Description | |-----|------|-------------| | 28 | REFCLKP | PCIe 100 MHz Reference Clock (Positive) | | 29 | REFCLKN | PCIe 100 MHz Reference Clock (Negative) | | 31 | PERP | Receive Lane (from host) | | 32 | PERN | Receive Lane complementary | | 34 | PETP | Transmit Lane (to host) | | 35 | PETN | Transmit Lane complementary |

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: Drivers are available for Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, and Linux. Manufacturer Links These connect directly to the host’s PCIe slot

| Pin | Name | Description | |-----|------|-------------| | 2 | XTAL_IN | 40 MHz crystal input | | 3 | XTAL_OUT | 40 MHz crystal output | | 5 | RESET_L | Active-low hardware reset (internal 50k pull-up) | The AR9285 wasn’t a hero