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7.3 Connecting DC Power
A DC supply can be used to power the BeagleBoard by plugging it into the power jack.
The power supply is not provided with the BeagleBoard, but can be obtained from
various sources. You need to make sure the supply is a regulated 5V supply. Figure 7
shows where to insert the power supply into the power jack.
Figure 7. DC Power Connection
The power supply must have a 2.1mm I.D x 5.5mm O.D. x 9.5mm and can be either
straight or right angle. Connecting anything other than 5V will activate the over voltage
circuitry, turning on a red LED. The board will not function until the correct power
supply is used. If you are using the USB OTG port in the OTG or host mode, you must
have an external DC supply powering the BeagleBoard.
It is highly recommended that on the -XM Rev A version of the board that an external
power supply or double USB cable be used if the USB Host is to be used. Most USB
supplies will not be able to supply the required current over a single USB port.
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