Using the AutoBoot Option
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DS1103 Hardware Installation and Configuration March 2004
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Installation Requirements
The following requirements apply if you want to use Autoboot Option:
Hardware requirements ■ Autoboot Option requires an expansion box (for example an
AutoBox) connected to the host PC via Ethernet. The slot CPU in
the expansion box contains firmware to support the different
dSPACE systems. The slot CPU currently supports the following
boards: DS1103, DS1005.
■ Your host PC has to support the reading and writing of
CompactFlash cards.
• If your host PC has a PC Card socket, you can use the
PC Card adapter to access the CompactFlash card.
• Otherwise, you can use a common USB CompactFlash card
reader.
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AutoBoot option for expansion boxes does not work with
multiconnect groups.
Software requirements For details on the software required on your host PC, refer to
Additional System Requirements and Recommendations in the dSPACE
Software Installation and Management Guide.