4.2 Board Setup

Follow these steps before using the SAMA7G54-EK:

1. Unpack the board, taking care to avoid electrostatic discharge.
2. Check the Default Jumper Settings.
3. Connect the USB-micro-AB cable to connector J24 (J-Link-OB USB port).
4. Connect the other end of the cable to a free port on the PC.
5. Open a terminal (console 115200, N, 8, 1) on the PC.
6. Supply the board by performing one of the following connections:
   1. USB-micro-AB cable to connector J7 (USB-A port)
   2. AC/DC wall adapter to connector J1 (DC jack connector)
7. Reset the board.
8. A startup message appears on the console as shown in the picture below.