Configuration And Setup; Initial Configuration; Basic Setup - VersaLogic BayCat VL-EPM-31ECP Hardware Reference Manual

Initial Configuration

The following components are recommended for a typical development system.
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VL-EPM-31 single board computer
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VL-MM9-xxEBN DDR3 SO-DIMM module (see System RAM)
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ATX power supply with motherboard and disk drive connectors
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VGA video monitor
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USB Keyboard
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USB Mouse
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SATA hard drive
The following VersaLogic cables and accessories are recommended.
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VGA Video adapter cable (CBR-1204)
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User I/O cable (CBR-4005) and accompanying paddleboard (CBR-4005B)
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Power adapter cable (CBR-1008)
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VL-CBR-0702 – SATA data cable
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VL-CBR-0401 – ATX to SATA power adapter
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VL-CBR-1604 – 12-inch dual Ethernet RJ-45 adapter
You will also need a Windows (or other OS) installation CD/DVD and corresponding drive.

Basic Setup

The following steps outline the procedure for setting up a typical development system. The
EPM-31 should be handled at an ESD workstation or while wearing a grounded antistatic wrist
strap.
Before you begin, unpack the EPM-31 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
Support@VersaLogic.com
Gather all the peripheral devices you plan to attach to the BayCat as well as their interface and
power cables.
It is recommended that you attach standoffs to the board (see
board and make it easier to work with.
EPM-31 Hardware Reference Manual

Configuration and Setup

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