IGEP SMARC iMX6

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Overview

This is the 1/3 chapter of the Getting Started with SMARC iMX6 Tutorial Guide. In this first chapter, we will learn :

• Connect some peripherals, including monitor and USB peripherals.
• Boot the board.

Upon completion, you will be ready to continue with chapter 2/3 that explains more advanced tasks.

You need build an image to your SD-card. Please see the article on IGEP YOCTO Firmware.

Requirements

In this tutorial we are going to use the following peripherals:

• IGEP SMARC iMX6
• BASEBOARD COMPATIBLE WITH SMARC with its power supply
• SD-card with Yocto Project
• Monitor compatible with HDMI
• HDMI/HDMI cable
• Network cable
• USB keyboard and a mouse
• PC

Getting started

You will learn how to connect some peripherals and power up the board.

Monitor

The board will connect to your HDMI monitor via its HDMI connector.

Network

You may now plug the Ethernet cable into the 10/100 Ethernet jack of the board to get network access.

Keyboard/Mouse

Now, plug your keyboard and mouse into any of the available USB.

SD-card

Finally, plug the SD-card into the SD-card socket.

Booting

With all the peripherals attached, plug in the wall adapter (5V DC) and power on your board. You will see a few lights flash.

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You have successfully completed this chapter of the guide.

Continue this tutorial guide: [[What can I do with IGEPv5|2/3 - What can I do with IGEPv5]]

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