Chapter 1
Setting Up the ReadyBoard 800
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QuickStart Guide
ReadyBoard 800
Setup Steps
It is important to follow the setup steps in this section in the exact order listed here, but skip any steps
that do not apply to your situation. References are provided to chapters within this guide or other Ampro
guides, for more information about installation and use of this ReadyBoard 800.
Preparations
1) Open shipping box
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Locate the QuickStart Kit Contents Sheet
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Unpack the contents of the shipping box
2) Verify Contents
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Verify the contents of the shipping box against the QuickStart
Contents Sheet included with your ReadyBoard 800 shipping box.
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If anything is missing or damaged, call your sales representative.
3) Support Documentation
(ReadyBoard 800
Documentation & Support
Software CD-ROM)
ReadyBoard 800 QuickStart Guide
This document describes how to setup, install, and power up the
ReadyBoard 800 found in the QuickStart Kit and is located on the
ReadyBoard 800 Documentation & Software (Doc & SW) CD-ROM
as a PDF file.
ReadyBoard 800 Reference Manual
This document describes the ReadyBoard 800 and provides detailed
reference information for your ReadyBoard 800 and is located on the
ReadyBoard 800 Documentation & Software (Doc & SW) CD-ROM
as a PDF file.
Setting Up the Workspace
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the electronic components on the ReadyBoard 800, do not
handle the board until you have used Electrostatic Discharge precautions.
Always use an anti-static wrist strap connected to a grounding mat having static-
dissipating characteristics and is attached to earth ground.
Always touch a grounded, unpainted metal surface before touching the
ReadyBoard 800 or any of the components on the board.
4) Select workbench location
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The workbench location should be flat, clear of debris, and have a
static-free mat (or the equivalent) to place the ReadyBoard 800
assembly onto for setup and operation (including the power
supply and any peripherals).
5) Connect an ESD strap to
your body
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Connect an ESD strap between your body (wrist or ankle) and ground
or the static-free mat.
If you do not have your own ESD strap, an ESD kit is provided in
the QuickStart Kit with an anti-static wrist strap.
6) Unpack the
ReadyBoard 800 and its
accessories.
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Remove the ReadyBoard 800 from its protective plastic case and
place it on static-free work surface, typically on four standoffs.
The cables provided are used to make external connections to the
ReadyBoard 800 such as keyboard, mouse, floppy drive, IDE
drives, and power, etc.
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Ampro recommends using standoffs and screws (8) to support the
ReadyBoard 800 while it is operational. See Figure 1-1.
