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Hardware Preparation and
Installation
Introduction
This chapter provides unpacking instructions, hardware preparation
guidelines, and installation instructions for the MVME172P4 VME
Embedded Controller. Hardware preparation of the MVME712 series
transition modules compatible with this board is described in separate
manuals.
Getting Started
This section supplies an overview of startup procedures applicable to the
MVME172P4. Equipment requirements, directions for unpacking, and
ESD precautions that you should take complete the section.
Overview of Installation Procedure
The following table lists the things you will need to do to use this board
and tells where to find the information you need to perform each step. Be
sure to read this entire chapter, including all Cautions and Warnings,
before you begin.
Table 1-1. Startup Overview
What you need to do...
Refer to...
Unpack the hardware.
Guidelines for Unpacking on page
1-3
.
Reconfigure jumpers or switches
on the MVME172P4 board as
necessary.
Preparing the Board on page
1-4
.
Ensure that IP modules are
properly installed on the
MVME172P4 board.
IP Installation on page
1-23
.
Install the MVME172P4 board in
a chassis.
MVME172P4 Installation on page
1-23
.
Connect a display terminal.
Serial Connections on page
1-28
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