Configuration And Setup; Initial Configuration; Basic Setup - VersaLogic Blackbird VL-EPU4562 Hardware Reference Manual

Initial Configuration

The following components are recommended for a typical development system with the
Blackbird EPU:
ATX power supply
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VL-CBR-4005B paddleboard and VL-CBR-4005A cable. Refer to the chapter titled "VL-
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CBR-4005B Paddleboard", beginning on page 56 for details on the VL-CBR-4005B
paddleboard.
USB keyboard and mouse
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SATA hard drive
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USB CD-ROM drive
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VGA monitor and a VL-CBR-2032 Mini DisplayPort-to-VGA adapter
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A thermal solution (using either VersaLogic accessories or a customer-designed solution)
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You will also need an operating system (OS) installation CD-ROM.

Basic Setup

The following steps outline the procedure for setting up a typical development system. The
Blackbird should be handled at an ESD workstation or while wearing a grounded antistatic wrist
strap.
Before you begin, unpack the Blackbird and accessories. Verify that you received all the items
you ordered. Inspect the system visually for any damage that may have occurred in shipping.
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Gather all the peripheral devices you plan to attach to the Blackbird as well as their interface and
power cables. Attach standoffs to the board to stabilize it and make it easier to work with.
The next figure shows a typical setup for the Blackbird in the development environment.
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Configuration and Setup

immediately if any items are damaged or missing.
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