Specifications

LittleBoard 550 QuickStart Guide 11
Chapter 2 Installing LittleBoard 550 Options
The procedures in the first part of this chapter describe how to install or remove the LittleBoard™ 550
SBC (Single Board Computer) options onto or from the board, including the CompactFlash card and
DIMMs. Brief instructions for accessing and using the LittleBoard 550 Doc & SW (Documentation
and Software) CD-ROM and a brief description for loading supported Operating Systems is also
provided at the end of this chapter.
CompactFlash Installation
The CompactFlash interface allows you to substitute solid-state flash memory cards for a conventional
hard disk drive. Any of the supported operating system, utilities, drivers, and application programs can
easily be run from the CompactFlash card without modification.
NOTE You may use Type I or Type II CompactFlash cards from commercially
available suppliers.
Tools Required
The following tools are needed to remove and install the CompactFlash card onto or off of the
LittleBoard 550 SBC.
• Small to medium flat blade screwdriver
• Anti-static service kit - Use a complete anti-static service kit (or the equivalent) to remove or
install the CompactFlash card. A complete anti-static service kit should include a static-
dissipating work surface, a chassis clip lead, and a wrist or ankle strap.
CompactFlash Card Installation Guidelines
The CompactFlash card, when installed, becomes one of the IDE drives supported by the EIDE disk
controller on the LittleBoard 550 SBC.
• Configure it as an IDE hard drive in the “Drive Assignment Order” and “Boot Order” as a hard
disk drive in the BIOS Setup.
• The CompactFlash Card becomes the master or slave depending on the setting of the
Master/Slave jumper (JP4).
• The voltage selection jumper (JP3) for the CompactFlash Card should be set before applying
power to the LittleBoard 550.
• No two devices on the IDE bus can both be master or both be slave at the same time.
Installing the CompactFlash Card
1. LittleBoard 550 preparation:
♦ If the LittleBoard 550 is already prepared for CompactFlash installation, with power
disconnected, skip to Step 3.
♦ If the LittleBoard 550 is connected and operating, power down the system and continue with
next step.
CAUTION To prevent damage to the LittleBoard 550, ensure the power supply is turned
off and the power cord has been removed from the power source. The typical
AT power supply will continue to provide standby current to the chassis until
the power cord is disconnected.