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NETdimm Developers Kit Quick Start Guide
This document is provided to help users bring up the NETdimm Developers Kit hardware and
software as quickly as possible. If difficulties are encountered using this guide please refer to the
complete instruction manual.
1. Find a static-free work area to use and remove the dimmPCI Developers Backplane,
NETdimm, IOdimm and POWERdimm from their static protective bags.
2. Insert the NETdimm module into the System Slot (see figure below) on the backplane, the
one closest to the screw terminal connectors. Insert the POWERdimm into the slot
opposite the NETdimm. Ensure the modules are fully seated and the side tabs are
snapped closed and that the modules are in the proper slots.
3. Warning: Placing the modules in the incorrect slot may result in damage to the modules.
Please verify that the modules are in the correct slot before continuing. The POWERdimm
must be placed in the power slot (expansion slot 3) and the IOdimm (if used) must be
placed in expansion slot 2. The NETdimm can be placed in either the system slot or
expansion slot 2.
4. Connect the Serial Adapter Cable (DB9 on one end, 10 pin header on the other) to the
backplane connector JP5; the red strip on the cable should match up to the dot on the
backplane next to the connector. These both denote pin number 1.
5. Use the supplied serial cable to connect the Serial Adapter Cable to the development
computer. Please note which serial port the cable is connected to (ie. COM1 or COM2)
Note: the development computer must be running Linux to be able to use the development
tools supplied.
6. CAUTION: Failure to follow the following instructions may result in damage to the
NETdimm module or backplane. Jumper pins 7 and 8 together on JP7, the power jumper
to supply the POWERdimm with power. Ensure that the wall adapter is NOT plugged in
and connect the negative wire of the adapter to GND on the power connector and the
positive wire of the adapter to VIN on the power connector. Do not plug in the wall
adapter at this time.
7. At this point the hardware is properly configured and it is time to install the development
tools. Insert the dimmPCI SDK CDROM into the computer and mount it on the
filesystem.
8. From the root of the CDROM type make install to install the development tools to the