Difference between revisions of "Setup"
(→First StartUp) |
(→First StartUp) |
||
Line 3: | Line 3: | ||
==First StartUp== | ==First StartUp== | ||
Just got your Armadeus board and want to start play with it ? Then follow this quick list to setup your envt accordingly: <br> | Just got your Armadeus board and want to start play with it ? Then follow this quick list to setup your envt accordingly: <br> | ||
− | 1] Connect your APF to your development board or to a Devlight | + | 1] Connect your APF to your development board or to a Devlight <br> |
− | 2] Connect the Host (your PC) to your development system with a crossover RS232 cable | + | 2] Connect the Host (your PC) to your development system with a crossover RS232 cable <br> |
3] Power up the system (+5Vdc for a Devlight ) <br> | 3] Power up the system (+5Vdc for a Devlight ) <br> | ||
− | 4] Establish the connection between your Host and your APF [[Connect]] <br> | + | 4] Establish the connection between your Host and your APF. See [[Connect]] <br> |
− | 5] Verify your APF by starting Linux. In uBoot, type "boot". Several informations will be displayed on your console like on the screenshot here | + | 5] Verify your APF by starting Linux. In uBoot, type "boot". Several informations will be displayed on your console like on the screenshot here <br> |
− | 6] If Linux has successfully started, you can proceed with the toolchain installation. See Basics below | + | 6] If Linux has successfully started, you can proceed with the toolchain installation. See Basics below <br> |
==Basics== | ==Basics== |
Revision as of 20:35, 27 September 2006
On this page, you will find all the usefull informations you need to configure your Armadeus board for optimum usage.
First StartUp
Just got your Armadeus board and want to start play with it ? Then follow this quick list to setup your envt accordingly:
1] Connect your APF to your development board or to a Devlight
2] Connect the Host (your PC) to your development system with a crossover RS232 cable
3] Power up the system (+5Vdc for a Devlight )
4] Establish the connection between your Host and your APF. See Connect
5] Verify your APF by starting Linux. In uBoot, type "boot". Several informations will be displayed on your console like on the screenshot here
6] If Linux has successfully started, you can proceed with the toolchain installation. See Basics below
Basics
- Toolchain: How to install the development environment for the Armadeus boards
- Connect: How to communicate with the Armadeus boards from the Host
- Target Software Installation: How to install, uBoot, Linux and your RootFS on the Armadeus boards
Packages and Modules
- FrameBuffer: how to configure and use the framebuffer for new LCDs
- GPIO Driver: how to configure the GPIO driver
- Network Configuration: how to configure Host and Target network
- Serial Transfer: transfer files between your Host and your Armadeus board with the RS232 link
- USB Gadget -- Instructions to configure your Armadeus board to use it as a USB device (aka Gadget in Linux language)
- MultiMediaCard -- Instructions to use MMC/SD cards with your Armadeus board
- Digital to Analog Convertion: how to configure and use the DAC on your board
Advanced
- BootLoader: (U-Boot useful tips)
- BootStrap: communicate and test your board when no software is installed on it