
ÉlanSC310 Microcontroller Evaluation Board User’s Manual
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CAUTION: As with all computer equipment, the ÉlanSC310
microcontroller evaluation board may be damaged by
electrostatic discharge (ESD). Please take proper ESD
precautions when handling any board.
Warning: Read before using this evaluation board
Before applying power, the following precautions should be taken to avoid damage
or misuse of the board:
• Make sure power supply connectors (from a standard AT system power supply)
are plugged onto the board correctly. The grounds (usually black wires) should
meet at the center of the two power supply connectors on the board.
• See “Board Layout” on page 2-3 for important information.
• See appendix B for a list of peripherals that have been used to test the evaluation
board prior to shipping.
The following documents are updated on an ongoing basis and contain important
errata information regarding the evaluation board.
• The Evaluation Board Errata document discusses hardware issues pertaining to
the evaluation board.The current version is shipped with the kit; contact your
local AMD representative for any updates.
• The BIOS Errata document discusses software issues pertaining to the Phoenix
and SystemSoft BIOS’ that are shipped with your evaluation board. This
document is available through your local AMD representative.
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