Appendix D: Board Setup; Installing Vc707 Board In A Pc Chassis - Xilinx VC707 User Manual

Board Setup

Installing VC707 Board in a PC Chassis

Installation of the VC707 board inside a computer chassis is required when developing or testing
PCI Express functionality.
When the VC707 board is used inside a computer chassis (that is, plugged in to the PCIe® slot),
power is provided from the ATX power supply 4-pin peripheral connector through the ATX adapter
cable shown in
2600304.
X-Ref Target - Figure D-1
To install the VC707 board in a PC chassis:
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VC707 Evaluation Board
UG885 (v1.8) February 20, 2019
Figure D-1 to J18 on the VC707 board. The Xilinx part number for this cable is
To ATX 4-Pin Peripheral
Power Connector
Figure D-1: ATX Power Supply Adapter Cable
On the VC707 board, remove all six rubber feet and standoffs. The standoffs and feet are
affixed to the board by screws on the top side of the board. Remove all six screws.
Power down the host computer and remove the power cord from the PC.
Open the PC chassis following the instructions provided with the PC.
Select a vacant PCIe expansion slot and remove the expansion cover (at the back of the chassis)
by removing the screws on the top and bottom of the cover.
Plug the VC707 board into the PCIe connector at this slot.
Re-attach the two screws securing the card mounting bracket on the VC707 board.
The VC707 board is taller than standard PCIe cards. Ensure that the height of the card
Note:
is free of obstructions.
Connect the ATX power supply to the VC707 board using the ATX power supply adapter cable
as shown in Figure D-1:
a. Plug the 6-pin 2 x 3 Molex connector on the adapter cable into J18 on the VC707 board.
b. Plug the 4-pin 1 x 4 peripheral power connector from the ATX power supply into the 4-pin
adapter cable connector.
Slide the VC707 board power switch SW12 to the ON position. The PC can now be powered
on.
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Appendix D
To J18 on VC707 Board
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