ALIX 1 “XL” – Quick Start Guide
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Things you will need
Tools
Anti-static wrist strap
2mm hex key
Phillips head screwdriver (for PCI card)
Compact Flash card reader (optional)
Null modem cable (optional)
Materials
If you don't have them already, you'll need:
Case
Compact Flash Card
miniPCI card (optional) e.g. wireless
adapter, VPN accelerator
PCI card e.g. ethernet adapter
Hard drive bracket (optional)
Power supply
Operating system image for the ALIX 1
Instructions
Safety Note
The ALIX 1 board, like all electronic equipment, is sensitive to damage from static discharge.
To avoid damage caused by static discharge, we strongly recommend that you use an anti-
static wrist strap when handling the board.
Step 1
Remove the case cover
To install the Compact Flash (CF) and/or miniPCI cards into the ALIX 1, you will need to
remove the case cover.
1. Disconnect power and all cables.
Note:
The CF socket on this machine is not hot-swappable.
2. Using the supplied hex key, remove the four outer case screws.
3. Remove the top part of the case.
Step 2
Configure and install a Compact Flash card
To use your ALIX 1, you will need to have a CF card with a suitable operating system
installed in the CF socket on the ALIX 1 board.
If your CF card does not already have an operating system installed, you can either mount the
CF card in another machine (e.g. via a flash card reader or a CF to IDE adapter) and copy a
boot image onto it, or pxe boot the ALIX 1. The ALIX 1 supports many operating systems
including BSD, Linux and a number of proprietary operating systems.
Installation
Insert the CF card into the socket on the front left hand side of the board, label up. Ensure the
CF card is fully engaged in the socket. The card should not extend past the edge of the board.
Removal
To remove the CF card from the ALIX 1 board, grasp the CF card firmly between thumb and
index finger and pull straight out, taking care not to lift or twist the card as this may damage
the connector pins.
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Yawarra Tiny Computers
April 2014
