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− | The default connection uses a simple RS232 link ( | + | The default connection uses a simple RS232 link (Null-Modem cable). <br> |
− | Note: if your Armadeus board is equipped with an ethernet controller, | + | Note: if your Armadeus board is equipped with an ethernet controller, it can be used to speed up the Linux and RootFS images download. <br> |
At this stage, you should have something like that:<br> | At this stage, you should have something like that:<br> | ||
[[Image:BoardConnection.png]] | [[Image:BoardConnection.png]] |
Revision as of 19:59, 4 November 2007
How-To connect your Armadeus board to your development Host.
Forewords
The default connection uses a simple RS232 link (Null-Modem cable).
Note: if your Armadeus board is equipped with an ethernet controller, it can be used to speed up the Linux and RootFS images download.
At this stage, you should have something like that:
Connection Setup
The RS232 tool (serial link) and TFTP tool (ethernet link) have to be configured according to your Host operating system:
Linux
Connection with U-Boot on Linux
Window$
U-Boot communication
- Verify that your RS232 cable is correctly connected
- The bootstrap jumper must be removed
- Start the RS232 software on the host side
- Reset the board
- U-Boot must start
here is a screenshot of what you will see during the linux boot screenshot