Cmos Setup; Operating System Installation - VersaLogic Copperhead VL-EBX-41 Reference Manual

3. Attach Power
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Plug the power adapter cable VL-CBR-0808 into connector J18.
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Warning!
Do not use the six-pin (2x3) auxiliary power connector intended for PCI Express
video cards.
4. Review Configuration
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Before you power up the system, double check all the connections. Make sure all cables
are oriented correctly and that adequate power will be supplied to the VL-EBX-41 and
peripheral devices.
5. Power On
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Turn on the ATX power supply and the display. If the system is correctly configured, a
video signal should be present.
6. Select a Boot Drive
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During startup, press the B key to display the boot menu. Insert the OS installation CD in
the CD-ROM drive, and select to boot from the CD-ROM drive.
7. Install Operating System
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Install the operating system according to the instructions provided by the OS
manufacturer. (See Operating System Installation.)
Note
If you intend to operate the VL-EBX-41 under Windows XP or Windows XP
Embedded, be sure to use Service Pack 3 (SP3) and all updates for full support of
the latest hardware features.

CMOS Setup

See VersaLogic KnowledgeBase article
Reference for complete information on CMOS Setup parameters.

Operating System Installation

The standard PC architecture used on the VL-EBX-41 makes the installation and use of most of
the standard x86 processor-based operating systems very simple. The operating systems listed on
the VersaLogic OS Compatibility Chart
maker of the OS. Special optimized hardware drivers for a particular operating system, or a link
to the drivers, are available at the VL-EBX-41 Product Support web page at
http://www.versalogic.com/private/Copperheadsupport.asp.
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Attach the 24-pin motherboard connector of the ATX power supply to the
adapter.
Attach the 4-pin 12V CPU connector of the ATX power supply to the adapter.
There will be 4 unused housing receptacles on the VL-CBR-0808, and keying
will prevent incorrect insertion.
VT1717 - Copperhead (VL-EBX-41 BIOS Setup
use the standard installation procedures provided by the
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