Diamond Systems
Hercules II Single Board Computer
FastStart Guide
DSC Document #7460001 Rev A
Diamond Systems Corp.
(650) 810-2500
www.diamondsystems.com
This document describes a series of quick steps to bring up and verify correct operation of your new Hercules II
EBX Single Board Computer. All the elements you will need to complete this assembly are provided in the
Hercules II Development Kit (Diamond Systems #DK-HRCEBX-02). Once you have your Hercules II SBC up and
running, you can make further adjustments using additional elements that you supply.
The set of steps involve unpacking and identifying each part in the Hercules II Development Kit, attaching a
minimum subset of cables require d to verify operation, and powering the board.
Quick List of Assembly Steps
1. Install the IDE FlashDisk Drive with bootable Linux binary on prim ary IDE connector J16
2. Install the Utility Board (#8611002) on connector J7
3. Install the VGA cable (#6981024) and monitor on connector J25
4. Install either the PS/2 keyboard / mouse cable (#6981022) on connector J6 or one USB
cable (#6081012) on connector J21 or J22 and the keyboard / mouse
5. Connect the AC Adapter to the power connector J29
6. Turn on the monitor and plug in the AC Adapter. The Hercules II board will boot to a
Linux prompt.
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The Hercules II EBX Development Kit
The Hercules II Development Kit contains all the pieces necessary to bring up and verify correct operation of your
Hercules II EBX SBC. The following table lists the elements of the Hercules II Development Kit and each is shown
in Figure 1. Please unpack and identify each item at this time. If any item is missing, please contact Diamond
Systems Technical Support at 1-800-36-PC104.
Photo No. DSC Number Description
1 HRC800-5A512 Hercules II SBC, 800MHz, 512MB RAM, with data acquisition
2 C-HRCEBX-KIT Hercules II Cable Kit
3 6712042 512MB FlashDisk with bootable Linux and CD
4 PS-12V-01 AC Adapter, 100-240VAC in, 12VDC / 4A out
5 6710010 Diamond Systems CD with driver software and manu als
6 MTG104 PC/104 Mounting Hardware Kit
7 ACC-IDEEXT FlashDisk Programmer Board with 40-pin and 44-pin IDE Cabl es (not
shown)
8 7460001 Hercules II FastStart Guide (this manual, not shown)
Figure 1. Hercules II Development Kit
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