View source for Transclusion: UCM-iMX7: Linux: Manual Installation: Preparation

* Obtain a PC workstation with a USB port.
* For networked installation you need to install a TFTP server on the host PC. For Windows machines we recommend [http://tftpd32.jounin.net/ TFTPD32] included in the Linux package for UCM-iMX7 (link below).
* Download the Linux package for UCM-iMX7 from [http://www.compulab.com/products/computer-on-modules/ucm-imx7-nxp-i-mx-7-ultra-miniature-system-on-module/#devres CompuLab website]. Unzip the package to a directory on your host workstation.
* All image files mentioned below can be found in the {{filename|install}} subdirectory.
* Use the standard microUSB-to-USB cable to connect the host PC to the micro USB connector '''P7''' on SBC-UCM-iMX7).
* Make sure the new {{filename|/dev/ttyUSBx}} device file is created by using the {{cmd|ls /dev/ttyUSB*}} command. {{parameter|x}} is the last number of the ttyUSB device.