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Board Setup
Installing the VC709 Board in a PC Chassis
Installation of the VC709 board inside a computer chassis is required when developing or
testing PCI Express functionality.
When the VC709 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 only
through the ATX adapter cable shown in
part number for this cable is 2600304.
X-Ref Target - Figure D-1
To install the VC709 board in a PC chassis:
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VC709 Evaluation Board
UG887 (v1.0) February 4, 2013
To ATX 4-Pin Peripheral
Power Connector
Figure D-1: ATX Power Supply Adapter Cable
On the VC709 board, remove all five rubber feet and standoffs. The standoffs and feet
are affixed to the board by screws on the top side of the board. Remove all five screws.
Re-attach the PCIe bracket with two screws.
Power down the host computer and remove the AC 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 screw on the top of the cover.
Plug the VC709 board into the PCIe connector at this slot.
Secure the card PCIe mounting bracket on the VC709 board with the expansion cover
screw.
Note:
The VC709 board is taller than standard PCIe cards. Ensure that the height of the card
is free of obstructions.
Connect the ATX power supply to the VC709 board using the ATX power supply
adapter cable as shown in
a.
Plug the 6-pin 2 x 3 Molex connector on the adapter cable into J18 on the VC709
board.
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Figure D-1
to J18 on the VC709 board. The Xilinx
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Appendix D
To J18 on VC709 Board
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