Datasheet

VIPER / VIPER-Lite Embedded Linux Development Kit Quickstart Unpacking and connecting up

Unpacking and connecting up

This section guides you, step-by-step, through the process of connecting up the

VIPER / VIPER-Lite for the first time and powering up the system. The VIPER /

VIPER-Lite is delivered ready to run. There are no link settings or configuration

switches that need to be adjusted for the board to operate.

A number of the components are static-sensitive, so standard anti-static

precautions must be taken during use. For more information, see Anti-static

handling, page 4.

If you follow the procedure described below, the board powers up automatically and

loads the RedBoot boot loader from the on-board Flash array. At this point you can

interrupt the boot process, if you wish, and access the Redboot command prompt. If

you do not interrupt the normal boot sequence, after a 1 second pause, the system

continues to load and boot Linux (AEL).

To power up the VIPER / VIPER-Lite and boot AEL, follow these steps:

1 Remove the VIPER / VIPER-Lite board and all other cables from its packaging. If it

shows any signs of damage during transit, please contact Arcom before proceeding.

Power/Reset input

GPIO heade

USB heade

LCD

udio

Ethernet LED

cable

Ethernet data

cable