3.1.1 Setting up the Hardware for the PolarFire DisplayPort Rx

To set up the hardware for the PolarFire DisplayPort Rx, perform the following steps:

  1. To connect the DisplayPort FMC card, attach the DisplayPort FMC card to the J14 FMC connector on the PolarFire Video kit.
  2. To connect the host laptop, use a DisplayPort cable to connect the laptop's DisplayPort output to the DisplayPort Rx interface on the DisplayPort FMC card.
  3. To connect the HDMI output, connect an HDMI cable from the monitor to the J1 (HDMI TX) port on the PolarFire Video kit.
  4. To establish host PC communication, use a USB mini cable to connect the host PC to the PolarFire Video kit through the J12 connector.
  5. To power the board, plug the 12V power supply cable into the J20 onboard DC jack of the video kit.
  6. Ensure the jumper settings on the video kit are configured as required for the demo.
  7. To power on the Board, slide the SW4 switch to the ON position.