Specifications

Chapter 2 Installing ReadyBoard 700 Options
ReadyBoard 700 QuickStart Guide 17
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, but check for compatibility with UDMA 100 IDE hard
disk drives. Older CompactFlash cards that are not compatible with UDMA
100 IDE hard disk drives will cause system hangs.
Tools Required
The following tools are needed to remove and install the CompactFlash card onto or off of the
ReadyBoard 700 SBC.
• 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.
Installation Guidelines
The ReadyBoard 700 only supports the CompactFlash card on the Secondary IDE channel of the EIDE
disk controller.
• Configure the CompactFlash card as [HDD/CF on Sec Master/Slave] in the “Drive Assignment
Order” and “Boot Order” as a hard disk drive in the BIOS Setup Utility.
• Use the Master/Slave jumper (JP4) to determine the Master/Slave status of the CompactFlash Card.
• The ReadyBoard 700 only supports +5V tolerant CompactFlash cards.
Newer CompactFlash cards will typically work with either 5V or +3.3V systems. These newer
CompactFlash cards sense the input voltage and adjust accordingly.
NOTE Ampro recommends not using a CompactFlash card with a preinstalled OS
from another model computer to boot the ReadyBoard 700. This has proven
to cause problems or provide unreliable operation.
Use a bootable device (floppy or CD-ROM) to load the desired OS onto
CompactFlash card and then the drivers, while attached to the ReadyBoard
700. Once the OS has been installed correctly on the CompactFlash card, it
can be used to boot the ReadyBoard 700 without difficulty.
Installing the CompactFlash Card
This procedure describes disconnecting all of the cables to turn the ReadyBoard 700 over, exposing the
bottom of the board to install or remove the CompactFlash card. However, depending on how you have
the ReadyBoard 700 mounted and the location of the socket near the edge of the board, this may not be
necessary. It is possible to install or remove the CompactFlash card without disconnecting all of the
cables and turning the board over, but doing so provides the safest method of checking the condition of
the CompactFlash socket before installing the CompactFlash card.
You may have to remove the two Ethernet cables and the USB cables to have full access to the
CompactFlash socket and card, but you must power down the system before installing or removing the
CompactFlash card.