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==uBoot communication==
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==U-Boot communication==
 
* Verify that your RS232 cable is correctly connected
 
* Verify that your RS232 cable is correctly connected
 
* The bootstrap jumper must be removed
 
* The bootstrap jumper must be removed
 
* Start the RS232 software on the host side
 
* Start the RS232 software on the host side
 
* Reset the board
 
* Reset the board
* uBoot must start
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* U-Boot must start
  
 
here is a screenshot of what you will see during the linux boot
 
here is a screenshot of what you will see during the linux boot
 
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Revision as of 22:53, 27 October 2006

How-To connect your Armadeus board to your development Host.

Forewords

The default connection uses a simple RS232 link (crossover cable).
Note: if your Armadeus board is equipped with an ethernet controller, this link can be used to speed up the linux and rootfs downloads.
At this stage, you should have something like that:
BoardConnection.png

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$

Windows uBoot Connection

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