# Unboxing and Setup Cables - Colibri Evaluation Board
Overview
In this first lesson, you will go through the process of unpacking your computer on module and carrier board and assembling the hardware. The following GIF illustrates what you will end up with:
A block diagram of the system setup and its connections is presented below for reference.
Prerequisites
| List of items required |
|---|
| VGA display/monitor |
| Accessory kit: |
| -12V 30W power supply |
| -USB Type-B to Type-A cable |
| -Ethernet cable |
| USB keyboard and mouse |
A headless setup is possible, though in the Quickstart Guide we will always assume that you have a recommended display attached to the carrier board. If you proceed without a display, skip the lessons that make use of it at your own discretion. As an option, you can follow the Torizon Documentation - just be aware you will not find a walkthrough as thorough as this guide.
Step 1
Remove the Evaluation Board and the Colibri Computer on Module from the blisters.
Insert the computer on module into the X1 connector of the Evaluation Board as tight as possible, with the module inclined ~30 to 45 degree in relation to the carrier board.
Make sure that the module is well connected to the board. The image below has some checkpoints highlighted.
Step 2
- Connect a VGA monitor to X24
- Connect an Ethernet cable to X17
- Connect a USB keyboard to X32
- Connect a power supply to the barrel jack X35
Double check that your power supply is within the Evaluation Board limits (7-27V) and that the polarity is not inverted. Also, make sure that the current capability of the power supply is enough, or the system may shut down unexpectedly. For evaluation purposes, a 12V 2A power supply is recommended.
- Connect a USB Type-B to Type-A cable to X27
Make sure that the jumpers JP19 and JP17 are set to USB mode as shown in the image below, once we will use UART A via the USB Type-B connector X27.
