EBX-38 Hardware Reference Manual
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Configuration and Setup
Initial Configuration
The following components are recommended for a typical development system.
VL-EBX-38 single board computer
VL-MM9-xxEBN DDR3L SO-DIMM module (see System RAM)
ATX power supply with motherboard and disk drive connectors
VGA video monitor
USB Keyboard
USB Mouse
SATA hard drive
The following VersaLogic cables and accessories are recommended.
EBX-38 cable kit (CKR-VIPER)
VGA Video adapter cable (CBR-1204)
User I/O cable (CBR-4005) and accompanying paddleboard (CBR-4005B)
VL-CBR-0702 – SATA data cable
VL-CBR-2022 – ATX to 5V power adapter (or VL-CBR-1203 ATX to 12V power adapter)
(Cat5e cables)
Note:
Only one of the listed power adapters can be used.
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 EBX-
38 should be handled at an ESD workstation or while wearing a grounded antistatic wrist strap.
Before you begin, unpack the EBX-38 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
immediately if any items are damaged or missing.
Gather all the peripheral devices you plan to attach to the Viper as well as 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.
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