3 Target Setup
Linux Software Developers Kit (SDK) Quick Start Guide 8
Connecting an Evaluation Board – Ethernet
Connect the PC to the evaluation or demo board with a cross-over cable, or a hub/switch and two
regular RJ45 cables.
Figure 3-2. Connecting an Evaluation Board via Ethernet
1. Select the appropriate power plug adaptor for your geographical location. I nsert it into the slot on
the Universal Power Supply; then plug the power supply into an outlet.
2. Connect the output plug of the power supply to the EDS1100/EDS2100.
3. Connect one end of the supplied DB9F/F (DB25F on EDS1100) serial cab le to the serial port on
the laptop or desktop.
4. Connect the other end of the supplied serial cable to the serial port on the EDS1100 (CON1 on
EDS2100).
5. Connect the PC to the evaluation or demo board with a cross-over cable, or a hub/switch and two
regular RJ45 cables.
Booting the Target Device To boot your target device (MatchPort AR, XPort Pro, or EDS1100 / 2100):
1. From the host computer, open a terminal emulation program for the serial p ort.
2. Configure the following serial port settings:
baud rate: 115200
data length: 8
parity: None
stop bit: 1
flow control: None
3. Turn the power on.
A series of boot messages displays before the Linux shell prompt of ‘#’ appear s.