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Setup Instructions - Curiosity Pro Kit

Last modified by Microchip on 2026/09/22 11:53

Set up the board.

Refer to the following board-specific section as needed to connect the peripherals described in the next steps.

  • Install the VSC8541 EDS2 extension board on the SODIMM connector and secure it using the two snap-lock pins.
  • Insert the microSD™ card containing the required files into the microSD card slot J42.
  • Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the EDS2 extension board and the other end directly to the PC.
Warning

1 - Do not connect the board through a LAN, router or corporate network.

2 - Make sure to use the EDS2 Ethernet port (and not the Curiosity Pro Ethernet port when available).

  • On the Curiosity Pro board, make sure that:

    • Jumpers J77 (NAND Flash Chip Select) and J78 (QSPI Flash Chip Select) are open so that the MPU boots from the SD card
    • J83 is closed on pins 2-3
    • J53 is open
    • J45 is closed on pins 2-3 for SAMA7D65

    For SAM9X75 Curiosity Pro:

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    For SAMA7D65 Curiosity Pro:

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  • On the EDS2 extension board:
    • Install the 2×4 jumper over the RGMII section of jumper J4
    • Install the 1×3 jumper over pins 1-2 of jumper J8
    • Close jumpers J6 and J7 on pins 1-2
    • Close jumper J2 on pins 3-4
    • Check SW1 is configured as 1-on, 2-off
    • Check SW2 is configured as 1-on, 2-on

EDS2 Daughter Card

  • Power the board using the provided USB Type-A to USB Type-C® cable by connecting the USB Type-C end to the board’s USB Type-C connector, J1 (USB A), and the USB Type-A end to a suitable power source.