Setup

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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 playing with it ? So follow this quick list to setup your environment accordingly:

  • 1. Connect your APF to your custom development board or to your DevLight ( This will be further refered to "the Target") --->> Apf on devlight.png
  • 2. Connect your PC (= the Host) to your development system with a null-modem RS232 cable
  • 3. Connect the power supply on your system (+5Vdc on a Devlight. + is in the middle of the connector, - on the side)
  • 4. Establish the communication between your Host and your APF
  • 5. Verify your APF by starting Linux: In U-Boot console, type "boot". Several informations will be displayed on your terminal like on this screenshot
  • 6. If Linux has successfully started, you can proceed with the toolchain installation. See Basics below

Basics

Intermediate

  • Network Configuration: how to configure Host and Target network (NFS, TFTP)
  • Serial Transfer: how to transfer files between your Host and your Armadeus board with the RS232 link (if you don't have Ethernet)
  • MultiMediaCard: how to use MMC/SD cards on Linux with your Armadeus board

TO BE REMOVED FROM THIS PAGE:

Advanced / Dangerous ;-)

  • BootLoader: (U-Boot useful tips)
  • BootStrap: Install U-Boot from scratch or recover your U-Boot if it was corrupted


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