Configuration And Setup; Initial Configuration; Basic Setup - VersaLogic Komodo VL-EPICs-36 Reference Manual

Initial Configuration

The following components are recommended for a typical development system.
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VL-EPICs-36 Computer
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ATX Power Supply
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LVDS Display
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USB Keyboard
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USB Mouse
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SATA Hard Drive
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USB CD-ROM Drive
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DDR3 DRAM module
The following VersaLogic cables are recommended.
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VL-CBR-2010, 2011, or 2012 – LVDS cable
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VL-CBR-0701 – SATA data cable
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VL-CBR-0401 – ATX to SATA power cable
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VL-CBR-2022 – Main power cable
You will also need a Windows (or other OS) installation CD.

Basic Setup

The following steps outline the procedure for setting up a typical development system. The VL-
EPICs-36 should be handled at an ESD workstation or while wearing a grounded antistatic wrist
strap.
Before you begin, unpack the VL-EPICs-36 and accessories. Verify that you received all the
items you ordered. Inspect the system visually for any damage that may have occurred in
shipping. Contact
Gather all the peripheral devices you plan to attach to the VL-EPICs-36 and their interface and
power cables.
It is recommended that you attach standoffs to the board (see Hardware Assembly) to stabilize
the board and make it easier to work with.
Figure 2 shows a typical start-up configuration.
VL-EPICs-36 Reference Manual

Configuration and Setup

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