ADLINK CM1-86DX2 - Manual (Page 19)

Getting Started 13
CM1-86DX2
2.3 Hardware Setup
Use the cable set provided by ADLINK Technology to connect the CM1-86DX2 to a VGA moni-
tor. Connect either PS/2 or USB keyboard or mouse, respectively. Use the SATA cable to con-
nect the hard disk. Make sure that the pins match their counterparts correctly and are not
twisted. If you plan to use additional peripherals, connect them to the appropriate headers.
Connect a 5 volt, 5 amps power supply to the power connector and switch on the power.
The display shows the BIOS messages. If you want to change the standard BIOS settings,
press the <DEL> key to enter the BIOS menu. See “Using the Module” on page 43 for setup
details.
If you need to load the BIOS default values, they can be automatically loaded at boot time.
The CM1-86DX2 boots from CD drives, USB floppy, USB stick, hard disk or µSD-Card. Provided
that any of these is connected and contains a valid operating system image, the display then
shows the boot screen of your operating system.
The CM1-86DX2 needs adequate cooling measures depending on the desired operating tem-
perature range. Using the board without cooling could damage the board permanently.
Be sure to observe the EMC security measures. Make sure you are always at the same
potential as the module.
Never connect or disconnect peripherals like HDDs, PCI, and ISA boards while the board's
power supply is connected and switched on.
The 5 amps value is the minimum you should have for the standard peripherals
mentioned. For additional peripherals, make sure enough power is available. The
system will not work if there is not enough supply current for all your devices.