Quantum SBC User Manual Rev A
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10. UPDATING THE BIOS
The BIOS image is programmed into the Quantum SBC by using the SPIFLASH utility program.
1. Create a DOS bootable mass storage device such as a USB memory stick.
2. Copy the desired BIOS image file to the boot device.
3. Install the boot device on the Quantum SBC and power it up.
4. At the DOS prompt, type the following command. <filename.bat> is the name of the BIOS image file. The
filename must conform to the DOS 8-character naming convention.
Run <filename.bat>
5. SPIFLASH will automatically reprogram the
SBC’s BIOS image and provide a progress indicator. The
program will indicate successful completion of the process, which should take about 10 seconds.
6. Restart the system and press the
DEL
key to enter the BIOS SETUP utility.
7. Hit the left arrow key once to go to the tab labeled
“Exit.” Select “Load optimal defaults” using the up/down
arrow keys, and hit
Enter
to confirm. Then select “Save and Exit,” and hit
Enter
to confirm.
8. This completes the BIOS process. Reboot the system with the LCD attached to verify proper performance.
11. INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION
This section describes the steps needed to get your Quantum SBC up and running, and assumes that you have
the Quantum Development Kit or Quantum Cable Kit. The Cable Kit includes all cables needed for the I/O. The
Development Kit includes the SBC, Cable Kit, and AC adapter to power the SBC.
11.1
Quick Setup
1. Attach VGA cable 6980507, PS/2 keyboard / mouse cable 6980508, and USB cables 6980503 as
needed.
2. Attach display, keyboard, and mouse (if needed) to the cables.
3. Connect power to power input connector J4 using AC adapter
X
or your own power supply with power
cable 6980510. The input connector and cable keyed to prevent incorrect connection. However ensure
that the red wire +5V are on pin 1 of the board connector J4.
WARNING: Attaching the power connector incorrectly will destroy the QUANTUM SBC!
4. For a quick verification that the system is set up and working properly, if no boot device is attached, the
system will boot to BIOS screen.
11.2
Boot Device Options
Quantum can boot from a SATA, mSATA, or USB device. The boot device selection and priority are configured in
the BIOS
Boot
menu. See Chapter 12 for detailed BIOS instructions. Only devices which are currently attached to
the SBC will appear in the list of options. Therefore if you want to select a hard drive or USB device as the boot
device, you must connect it to the SBC first, then boot up and enter the BIOS, then select it as a boot device.
The following are a few example boot scenarios.
Install an SATA hard disk directly on the SATA connector.
Attach a bootable USB device to one of the USB ports with USB cable part number 6980503.