From 75be48b0320bca31c143058a2b1e4778b1d3e062 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Robert Wolff Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2016 22:52:21 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Update InstallDebianRPB.md Added SD Card method with instructions Signed-off-by: Robert Wolff --- .../ConsumerEdition/HiKey/InstallDebianRPB.md | 151 +++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 150 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/Reference-Platform/RPOfficial/ConsumerEdition/HiKey/InstallDebianRPB.md b/Reference-Platform/RPOfficial/ConsumerEdition/HiKey/InstallDebianRPB.md index 024467b..f327364 100644 --- a/Reference-Platform/RPOfficial/ConsumerEdition/HiKey/InstallDebianRPB.md +++ b/Reference-Platform/RPOfficial/ConsumerEdition/HiKey/InstallDebianRPB.md @@ -1,4 +1,153 @@ -# Reference Platform Build - 16.06 +# Install Instructions - Reference Software Platform + +This page provides download and installation instructions inteded for those interested in flashing the HiKey board with pre-built Linaro Reference Software. Two methods are currently available: **SD card method** and **Fastboot method**. If you are already familiar with these methods, you may find all necessary files in the [96Boards RPB 16.06 build folder](http://builds.96boards.org/releases/reference-platform/debian/hikey/16.06/). + +## Contents + +- [SD Card Method](#sd-card-method) +- [Fastboot Method](#fastboot-method) + +*** + +# SD Card Method + + + + + + + +#### Step 1: Read about the SD Card Method + +The SD card method allows you to place a microSD card into the DragonBoard™ 410c to automatically boot and install the Linux Desktop onto the board. This method is generally simpler and should be used by beginners. + +This method requires the following hardware: +- HiKey with power supply +- Host machine (Linux, Mac OS X, or Windows) +- MicroSD card with 4GB or more of storage +- USB Mouse and/or keyboard +- HDMI Monitor with full size HDMI cable + + +*** +#### Step 2: Download SD Card Image + +**Debian Linux Reference Software Platform - SD Card Image** + +[SD Card Image](http://builds.96boards.org/releases/reference-platform/debian/hikey/16.06/hikey-debian-jessie-alip-sdcard-*.img.gz) + +*** + +#### Step 3: Prepare MicroSD card + +- Ensure data from mircoSD card is backed up +- Everything on microSD card will be lost by the end of this procedure. + +*** + +#### Step 4: Find SD Card Device name + +- Use host computer +- Open "Terminal" application +- Remove SD card from host computer and run the following command: +```shell +lsblk +``` +- Note all recognized disk names +- **Insert SD card** and run the following command (again): +```shell +lsblk +``` +- Note the newly recognized disk. This will be your SD card. +- You will need to remember this device name for a later step. + +*** + +#### Step 5: Recall Download Location + +- Locate SD card install file from Downloads page. +- This file will be needed for the next step. + +*** + +#### Step 6: Unzip _SD Card Install Image_ + +- When unzipped, you will have a folder with the following contents: + - Linaro/Debian Install Image (.img) + - Readme + +*** + +#### Step 7: Go to directory with _SD Card Install Image_ folder using Terminal + +- Use host computer +- Open "Terminal" application +- `cd` to the directory with your unzipped **SD Card Install Image** + +```shell +cd + +#Example: +# = /home/YourUserName/Downloads +#For this example we assume the "Debian SD Card Install Image" is in the Downloads folder. +cd /home/YourUserName/Downloads +``` + +*** + +#### Step 8: Install Image onto SD Card + +**Checklist:** + +- SD card inserted into host computer +- Recall SD Card device name **Step 4** +- From within the extraction folder, using the Terminal execute the following commands: + +**Execute:** + +```shell +sudo dd if=hikey-jessie_alip_2015MMDD-nnn.img of=/dev/XXX bs=4M oflag=sync status=noxfer +``` + +**Note:** + +- `if=hikey-jessie_alip_2015MMDD-nnn.img`: should match the name of the image that was downloaded. +- `of=/dev/XXX`: XXX should match the name of the SD Card device name from [**Step 2**](). Be sure to use the device name with out the partition. +- This command will take some time to execute. Be patient and avoid tampering with the terminal until process has ended. +- Once SD card is done flashing, remove from host computer and set aside for a later step + + +*** + +#### Step 9: Prepare HiKey with SD card + +- Make sure HiKey is unplugged from power +- Connect an HDMI monitor to the HiKey with an HDMI cable, and power on the monitor +- Plug a USB keyboard and/or mouse into either of the two USB connectors on the HiKey +- Insert the microSD card into the HiKey +- Plug power adaptor into HiKey, wait for board to boot up. + +*** + +#### Step 10: Install Linaro/Debian onto HiKey + + + +- If **Steps 1 - 8** were followed correctly, the above screen should be visible from your HiKey +- Select the image to install and click “Install” (or type “i”). OS will be installed into the eMMC memory +- This process can take a few minutes to complete +- Upon completion, “Flashing has completed and OS has installed successfully....” message will appear. + +Before clicking "OK": + +- Remove the SD Card +- Now click "OK" button and allow HiKey to reboot. + +**Congratulations! You are now booting your newly installed operating system directly from eMMC on the HiKey** + +*** + +# Fastboot Method