Configuration and Setup
VL-EPICs-36 Reference Manual
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Attach an ATX to SATA cable VL-CBR-0401 to the ATX power supply and SATA
drive.
Attach a USB CD-ROM drive to any Type A USB connector on the board (J11, J12, J16,
or J17).
3. Attach Power
Plug the power adapter cable VL-CBR-2022 into socket J14. Attach the motherboard
connector of the ATX power supply to the adapter.
4. Review Configuration
Before you power up the system, double check all the connections. Make sure all cables
are oriented correctly and that adequate power will be supplied to the VL-EPICs-36 and
peripheral devices.
5. Power On
Turn on the ATX power supply and the video monitor. If the system is correctly
configured, a video signal should be present.
6. Select a Boot Drive
During startup, press the B key to display the boot menu. Insert the OS installation CD in
the CD-ROM drive, and select to boot from the CD-ROM drive.
7. Install Operating System
Install the operating system according to the instructions provided by the OS
manufacturer. (See Operating System Installation.)
Note
:
If you intend to operate the VL-EPICs-36 under Windows XP or Windows XP
Embedded, be sure to use Service Pack 3 (SP3) for full support of the latest device
features.
Operating System Installation
The standard PC architecture used on the VL-EPICs-36 makes the installation and use of most of
the standard x86 processor-based operating systems very simple. These operating systems use the
standard installation procedures provided by the maker of the OS. Special optimized hardware
drivers for a particular operating system, or a link to the drivers, are available at the