Yawarra ALIX 6 User manual

ALIX 6
Quick Start Guide
Thank you for purchasing an ALIX 6 computer.
Your package should contain:
ALIX 6 board
Optional Extras
Case
Compact lash card
miniPCI card
Pigtail(s) and antenna(s)
Power supply
Please read the following instructions to begin using your ALIX 6.
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Things you will need
Tools
Anti-static wrist strap
2mm hex key (supplied)
Compact lash card reader (optional)
Null modem cable (optional)
Phillips head No 0 screwdriver
Materials
If you don't have them already, you'll need:
Case
Compact lash Card
miniPCI/miniPCI-e cards (optional)
SIM card
Power supply
Operating system image for the ALIX 6
Instructions
Safety Note
The ALIX 6 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 (ALIX 6 server)
To install the Compact lash (C ), miniPCI/miniPCI-e cards and/or SIM card(s) into the
ALIX 6, you will need to remove the board from the case.
1. Disconnect power and all cables.
Note: The C socket on this machine is not hot-swappable.
2. Remove the four screws from the end plate on the rear of the case (the end with the
ethernet and serial ports).
3. Holding the board by the serial port, carefully slide the board out from the case.
Note: You do not need to remove the end plate from the board to set up your ALIX 6
box. To remove the end plate from the board, remove the serial port screws.
Step Configure and install a Compact Flash card
To use your ALIX 6, you will need to have a C card with a suitable operating system
installed in the C socket on the ALIX 6 board.
If your C card does not already have an operating system installed, you can either mount the
C card in another machine (e.g. via a flash card reader or a C to IDE adapter) and copy a
boot image onto it, or network boot the ALIX 6. The ALIX 6 supports many operating
systems including BSD, Linux and a number of proprietary operating systems.
Installation
Insert the C card into the socket on the front right hand side of the board, label up. Ensure the
C card is fully engaged in the socket. The card should not extend past the edge of the board.
Removal
To remove the C card from the ALIX 6 board, grasp the C 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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Step 3 Install the SIM card(s) (optional)
J17 (top of board): Using a fingernail or small screwdriver, gently unlock the SIM holder tab
on the top of the SIM slot by sliding it towards the front of the board (away from the ethernet
ports). Lift up the rear end of the SIM card holder. Gently slide your SIM card into the
holder, connector side up, with the notched corner facing the front of the board. Lower the
SIM card holder and lock into place by sliding towards the rear of the board. To remove,
repeat these steps in reverse.
J20 (underside of board): rom the front of the board, gently slide your SIM card into the
slot, connector side up, notched end first. Push firmly until you hear a small click. Release
pressure and the card will spring back slightly and stop. To remove, push firmly until you
hear a small click and the card will slide out so that it can be grasped between thumb and
forefinger and pulled out.
Step 4 Install the miniPCI card(s) (optional)
Insert your miniPCI card into the miniPCI slot at an angle of about 45° to the board. Ensure
that the card is firmly seated in the slot and then lay it onto the board, pressing down until the
locking tabs on either side of the card click into place.
Step 5 Install the miniPCI-e card (optional)
Insert your miniPCI-e card into the miniPCI-e slot (J18) at an angle of about 45° to the board.
Ensure the card is firmly seated in the slot and then lay it onto the support posts at the edge
of the board. Using a Phillips head No 0 screwdriver, insert the M2 screws (supplied) into
the support posts, and tighten.
If you are installing a miniPCI/miniPCI-e wireless card, please note that like all electronic
equipment, they are sensitive to damage from static discharge, especially the R switch and
the power amplifier. To avoid damage caused by static discharge, we strongly recommend
that you do the following when installing a wireless radio card.
•Touch your hands and the bag containing the wireless card to a ground point on the
board (for example one of the holes in the corner of the board). This will equalize the
potential of the wireless card and board.
•Insert the radio card into the miniPCI/miniPCI-e slot on the board.
•Install the bulkhead end of the pigtail into the case. This will ground the pigtail to the case.
•Touch the u.fl end of the pigtail to a ground point on the board to discharge any static,
then attach the u.fl end to the connector on the wireless card.
Step 6 Install the pigtail(s) (optional)
Remove the rubber blanking plug from the punchout in the end plate and insert the SMA
pigtail. Screw the pigtail retaining washer and nut onto the pigtail to secure it to the case.
Attach the u.fl end of the pigtail to the connector on the wireless card.
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Step 7 Reinstall the board into the case (ALIX 6 server)
Before you can begin using your ALIX 6, you will need to reinstall the board into the case.
1. Slide the board, with end plate attached, back into the case, ensuring that the edges of the
board are inserted into the slots in the sides of the case.
2. Insert the end plate screws and tighten.
EMC Compliance
Please note that in order to comply with ACMA emissions regulations, the ALIX 6 board
must be housed in a suitable metal enclosure.
Step 8 Attach the antenna(s) (optional)
Screw the antenna onto the pigtail and position as required.
Step 9 Connect to the serial console (optional)
If you want to configure your operating system via the console, you will need to connect to
the serial port via a null modem cable. Your terminal emulator should be set to 38400 baud,
8 bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, no flow control.
Step 10 Apply power
Plug the power supply into the DC jack on the ALIX 6. The ALIX 6 boards run on 7-18V
DC, and use about 5W at 12V (excluding miniPCI cards). You'll need a power supply with a
2.1mm internal, 5.5mm external, centre positive plug.
The ALIX 6 will go through its boot up cycle, which you can watch if you are connected to
the serial console. The behaviour of the three LEDs on the ALIX 6 boards is as follows:
•during memory check all LEDs on
•during O/S start up left-hand LED on
•after boot up operating system dependent
Your ALIX 6 is ready to use!
More information
or more detailed instructions on using your ALIX 6, please visit our website at
www.yawarra.com.au and download the manufacturer's user guide.
Contact us
Please feel free to contact us if you have any queries regarding your ALIX 6.
Yawarra Tiny Co puters
Website www.yawarra.com.au
Email [email protected]
Phone [phone]
Mail PO Box 606, Boronia VIC 3155, Australia
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