Keyboard; Video Monitor; Minimum System Requirements; Power-On Self-Test (Post) - Emerson RXi2-EP Hardware Reference Manual

Hardware Reference Manual
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4.2.2

Keyboard

A compatible USB keyboard for initial system operation of the RXi2-EP IPC is required. Depending
on your application, this may be a standard keyboard, or one that uses membrane switches for
harsh environments.
4.2.3

Video Monitor

Any video monitor with native Display Port (or a suitable adaptor for the Display Port) can be
used for initial setup.
4.3

Minimum System Requirements

The RXi2-EP IPC has been thoroughly tested and is nearly ready for usage in the target system.
To verify operation for the first time, Emerson recommends that you only configure a minimal
system. It is not necessary to have disk drives, a Flash disk, or other accessories connected to
perform the Power-On Self-Test (POST).
4.4

Power-On Self-Test (POST)

Each time the computer boots up it must pass the POST. If the computer does not pass any of
the test items, the unit will fail the POST.
Test items are as follows:
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4.5

Installation Procedures

4.5.1

PCIe Board Installation

Install a PCIe board into the RXi2-EP IPC using the following procedure.
To install the PCIe board
Installation and Startup
Verify that the power supply is capable of meeting the total power requirements of
the RXi2-EP IPC. (Refer to the section Specifications.)
Verify you do not have the power supply turned ON while opening the enclosure to
install add-on boards and modules into the RXi2-EP IPC (such as the PCIe boards or
internal SATA drives).
CPU must exit the reset status mode and thereafter be able to execute instructions
SPI Flash ROM and Non-Volatile Random-Access Memory (NOVRAM) is readable
Checksum is valid (readable)
CMOS is readable (CMOS checksum is valid)
CPU is able to read all forms of memory, such as the memory controller, memory bus,
and memory module
First 64 KB of memory is operational and has the capability to be Read and Written to
and from, and contains the POST code
I/O bus / controller is accessible
I/O bus is able to Read/Write from the video subsystem and be able to read all video
RAM
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