diff --git a/Reference-Platform/RPTest/ConsumerEdition/DragonBoard-410c/InstallDebianRPB-16.06.md b/Reference-Platform/RPTest/ConsumerEdition/DragonBoard-410c/InstallDebianRPB-16.06.md index 60475ba..01351dc 100644 --- a/Reference-Platform/RPTest/ConsumerEdition/DragonBoard-410c/InstallDebianRPB-16.06.md +++ b/Reference-Platform/RPTest/ConsumerEdition/DragonBoard-410c/InstallDebianRPB-16.06.md @@ -1,14 +1,181 @@ -# Reference Platform Built - 16.06 +# Install Instructions - Reference Software Platform -[]() -[]() -[]() -[]() -[]() +This page provides download and installation instructions inteded for those interested in flashing the DragonBoard 410c 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/dragonboard410c/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: +- DragonBoard™ 410c 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 + +[SD Card Image - Direct Download](http://builds.96boards.org/releases/reference-platform/debian/dragonboard410c/16.06/dragonboard410c-debian-jessie-alip-sdcard-*.img.gz) + +>Note the location of all downloads, they will be needed once you access your instruction set + +*** + +#### 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. +- **Remember** your SD card 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 **Debian 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: Locate SD Card Install Image + +- Make sure you are in the extraction directory + +**Unzipped Debian SD Card download will be a folder. This folder should be listed in your directory. Type `ls` from command line for a list of files that can be found in your current directory**: + +```shell +$ ls + +#output +dragonboard410c_sdcard_install_debian-XX +``` + +- Unzipped folder should be called dragonboard410c_sdcard_install_debian-XX, where XX represents the Debian release number +- `cd` into this directory + +```shell +$ cd dragonboard410c_sdcard_install_debian-XX +``` + +- Inside this folder you will find the install image + - `db410c_sd_install_debian.img` +- This `.img` file is what will be flashed to your SD Card. + + +*** + +#### Step 9: Install Image onto SD Card + +**Checklist:** + +- SD card inserted into host computer +- Recall SD Card device name from [**Step 2**](https://github.com/sdrobertw/test-wiki-/wiki/Linux-host-SD-CARD#step-2-find-sd-card-device-name) +- From within the dragonboard410c_sdcard_install_debian-XX folder, using the Terminal execute the following commands: + +**Execute:** + +```shell +$ sudo dd if=db410c_sd_install_debian.img of=/dev/XXX bs=4M oflag=sync status=noxfer +``` + +**Note:** + +- `if=db410c_sd_install_debian.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**](https://github.com/sdrobertw/test-wiki-/wiki/Linux-host-SD-CARD#step-2-find-sd-card-device-name). 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 10: Prepare DragonBoard™ 410c with SD card + +- Make sure DragonBoard™ 410c is unplugged from power +- Set S6 switch on DragonBoard™ 410c to `0-1-0-0`, "SD Boot switch" should be set to "ON". + - Please see "1.1 Board Overview" on page 7 from [DragonBoard™ 410c Hardware Manual](http://linaro.co/96b-hwm-db) if you cannot find S6 +- Connect an HDMI monitor to the DragonBoard™ 410c 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 DragonBoard™ 410c +- Insert the microSD card into the DragonBoard™ 410c +- Plug power adaptor into DragonBoard™ 410c, wait for board to boot up. + +*** + +#### Step 11: Install RPB Linaro/Debian onto DragonBoard™ 410c + + + +- If **Steps 1 - 8** were followed correctly, the above screen should be visible from your DragonBoard™ 410c +- 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 +- Set S6 switch on DragonBoard™ 410c to `0-0-0-0`, all switches should be set to "OFF" +- Now click "OK" button and allow DragonBoard™ 410c to reboot. + +**Congratulations! You are now booting your newly installed operating system directly from eMMC on the DragonBoard™ 410c!** + +*** + +# Fastboot Method + + #### Step 1: Read about the Fastboot Method Fastboot is supported by the board and can be used for installs. This is for advanced users who are most likely modifying/customizing source code and will need to download such updates to the board for test/execution.