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1Hardware Preparation and
Installation
Introduction
This chapter provides unpacking instructions, hardware preparation
guidelines, and installation instructions for the MVME172LX VME
Embedded Controller.
Getting Started
This section supplies an overview of startup procedures applicable to the
MVME172LX. Equipment requirements, directions for unpacking, and
ESD precautions that you should take complete the section.
Overview of Installation Procedure
The following table lists the things you will need to do to use this board
and tells where to find the information you need to perform each step. Be
sure to read this entire chapter, including all Caution and Warning notes,
before you begin.
Table 1-1. Startup Overview
What you need to do... Refer to...
Unpack the hardware. Guidelines for Unpacking on page 1-2.
Carry out any necessary jumper
configuration on the
MVME172LX board.
Preparing the Board on page 1-4.
Ensure that memory mezzanines
and IP modules are properly
installed on the MVME172LX
board.
Memory Mezzanine Options on page 1-16;
IP Installation on page 1-17.
Install the MVME172LX board in
a chassis.
MVME172LX Installation on page 1-18.
Connect a display terminal. Serial Connections on page 1-21.