Bengal (VL-EPMe-30) Reference Manual
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Configuration and Setup
Initial Configuration
The following components are recommended for a typical development system:
Bengal (VL-EPMe-30) computer
VL-ATX power supply
VL-MM9-xxEBN DDR3 SO-DIMM module (see
VGA display (or display with DisplayPort input)
Standard I/O paddleboard (VL-CBR-5015)
USB keyboard and mouse
USB CD-ROM drive (optional)
USB SSD or floppy disk drive (optional)
VL-HD35-xxx SATA hard drive (optional)
The following VersaLogic cables are recommended:
VL-CBR-1204 VGA adapter cable (or VL-EPH-V6 Mini DisplayPort converter)
VL-CBR-0702 or VL-CBR-0701
– SATA data cable
VL-CBR-0401
– ATX to SATA power adapter
VL-CBR-0804
– Ethernet RJ-45 adapter cable
VL-CBR-1008
– Main power cable
You will also need an operating system (OS) installation CD-ROM.
Basic Setup
The following steps outline the procedure for setting up a typical development system. The Bengal
should be handled at an ESD workstation or while wearing a grounded antistatic wrist strap.
Before you begin, unpack the Bengal 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
[email protected] immediately if any items are damaged or missing.
Gather all the peripheral devices you plan to attach to the Bengal and 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.
1. Install Memory
Insert the DDR3L DRAM module into the SO-DIMM socket J9 on the bottom side of the
board and latch it into place.
2. Attach Cables and Peripherals
Plug the VGA cable VL-CBR-1204 into socket J5. Attach the cable to the VGA display.
(Alternatively, you can attach a DisplayPort enabled display to one of the Mini DisplayPort
connectors at J3 or J22. The VL-EPH-V6 video adapter card converts DisplayPort output
to LVDS.)
Plug the VL-CBR-5015 paddleboard into socket J18.
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