ALIX 6 – Quick Start Guide
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Step 3
Install the SIM card(s) (optional)
J17 (top of board): Using a fingernail or small screwdriver, gently unlock the SIM holder tab
on the top of the SIM slot by sliding it towards the front of the board (away from the ethernet
ports). Lift up the rear end of the SIM card holder. Gently slide your SIM card into the
holder, connector side up, with the notched corner facing the front of the board. Lower the
SIM card holder and lock into place by sliding towards the rear of the board. To remove,
repeat these steps in reverse.
J20 (underside of board): From the front of the board, gently slide your SIM card into the
slot, connector side up, notched end first. Push firmly until you hear a small click. Release
pressure and the card will spring back slightly and stop. To remove, push firmly until you
hear a small click and the card will slide out so that it can be grasped between thumb and
forefinger and pulled out.
Step 4
Install the miniPCI card(s) (optional)
Insert your miniPCI card into the miniPCI slot at an angle of about 45° to the board. Ensure
that the card is firmly seated in the slot and then lay it onto the board, pressing down until the
locking tabs on either side of the card click into place.
Step 5
Install the miniPCI-e card (optional)
Insert your miniPCI-e card into the miniPCI-e slot (J18) at an angle of about 45° to the board.
Ensure the card is firmly seated in the slot and then lay it onto the support posts at the edge
of the board. Using a Phillips head No 0 screwdriver, insert the M2 screws (supplied) into
the support posts, and tighten.
If you are installing a miniPCI/miniPCI-e wireless card, please note that like all electronic
equipment, they are sensitive to damage from static discharge, especially the RF switch and
the power amplifier. To avoid damage caused by static discharge, we strongly recommend
that you do the following when installing a wireless radio card.
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Touch your hands and the bag containing the wireless card to a ground point on the
board (for example one of the holes in the corner of the board). This will equalize the
potential of the wireless card and board.
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Insert the radio card into the miniPCI/miniPCI-e slot on the board.
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Install the bulkhead end of the pigtail into the case. This will ground the pigtail to the case.
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Touch the u.fl end of the pigtail to a ground point on the board to discharge any static,
then attach the u.fl end to the connector on the wireless card.
Step 6
Install the pigtail(s) (optional)
Remove the rubber blanking plug from the punchout in the end plate and insert the SMA
pigtail. Screw the pigtail retaining washer and nut onto the pigtail to secure it to the case.
Attach the u.fl end of the pigtail to the connector on the wireless card.
© Yawarra Tiny Computers
April 2014
