Bring-Up Sequence - 9.0 English

When the example design is first targeted at a board, the following sequence is suggested to check if the various features are working. This is common for all boards.

1. Attach an Ethernet cable between the board and a PC installed with wireshark or similar.
2. Select the desired speed using the DIP switches.
3. Push the update speed pushbutton.
4. Ensure the link status LEDs show the expected speed.
5. Enable the pattern_generator using the DIP switch.
6. Capture and check the received frames at the PC and ensure they have the expected data pattern.

To use the pattern checker, check both datapaths. Two boards are required.

Board A: Operates as a frame source and optionally checker.

Board B: This board operates as a simple loopback board.

Bring-up process:

1. Attach an Ethernet cable between the two boards.
2. Select the desired speed on both boards. This must be the same setting.
3. Push the update speed button on both boards.
4. Check the link status LEDs show the correct speed.
5. Enable the pattern generator on Board A, ensure it is disabled on Board B.
6. Check the Link Status RX/TX LEDs all light up.
7. If desired the Pattern checker can be enabled on both boards or Board A.
8. Ensure the RX activity LED is flashing.