Specifications

Chapter 1 Setting Up the LittleBoard 550
10 QuickStart Guide LittleBoard 550
23) Install the desired
Operating System (OS)
• Locate the desired Operating System (OS) diskette(s) or CD-ROM
and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installing the OS and
the necessary drivers.
♦ For Windows Operating Systems, some of the necessary drivers
may be found on the manufacturer’s installation CD-ROM.
♦ For other Operating Systems, some or all of the necessary drivers
may be found on the manufacturer’s diskette(s) or CD-ROM.
• If you require drivers that are not available on the OS manufacturer’s
diskette(s) or CD-ROM, refer to Installing Software, Drivers, and
Utilities in Chapter 2 of this manual and the LittleBoard 550 software
directory on the LittleBoard 550 Doc & SW CD-ROM for instructions.
NOTE As an alternate, Contact Ampro to request a
pre-installed OS on a CompactFlash card
specifically configured for your system.
NOTE The LittleBoard 550’s shipped from the factory are initially configured
for CRT support. Ampro provides LCD/TFT support for flat panels with
specific resolutions.
If you have questions about the flat panels, contact Technical Support
through Virtual Technician for help in setting up the flat panel
configurations. Refer also to the LittleBoard 550 Reference Manual
and the Release Notes for additional instructions and information when
customizing the BIOS to a particular flat panel.
Table 1-1. Jumper Settings
Jumper # Installed Removed/Installed
JP3 – CompactFlash
Voltage Selection
Enable +5V (1-2)
(Default)
Enable +3.3V (1-3)
JP4 – CompactFlash
Master/Slave
Enable Master (pins 1-2)
Enable Slave (Removed)
(Default)
JP5 – Serial Port 1 (COM1)
RS485 Termination
Enable Termination (1-2) Disable Termination (Removed)
(Default)
JP6 – Serial Port 2 (COM2)
RS485 Termination
Enable Termination (1-2) Disable Termination (Removed)
(Default)
JP7 – Serial Port 3 (COM3)
RS485 Termination
Enable Termination (1-2)
Disable Termination (Removed)
(Default)
JP8 – Serial Port 4 (COM4)
RS485 Termination
Enable Termination (1-2) Disable Termination (Removed)
(Default)