Datasheet

VIPER 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

for the first time and powering up the system. The VIPER 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. If you have the AEL

Development Kit, it continues to load automatically and boots AEL.

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

1 Remove the VIPER ICE (Industrial Compact Enclosure) or CYCLOPS from its

packaging. If it shows any signs of damage during transit, please contact Arcom

before proceeding.

VIPER ICE

2 Fit the VIPER power supply interface cable to the socket on the enclosure and to

the power supply adapter.

3 Fit the AC input cable.

4 Connect a serial terminal emulator

to COM1 using the supplied null modem

cable.

Such as Minicom running on a Linux PC or Hyper Terminal on a Windows PC.