MCM-iMX8M-Plus: Evaluation Kit: Getting Started

System setup

MCM-iMX8Plus evaluation kit is preloaded with MCM-iMX8Plus Yocto Linux image.

1. Make sure jumper E9 is populated (default state).
2. Make sure jumpers E19 and E20 are removed (default state).
3. Optional - connect the LCD panel (if ordered with the kit) to connectors P11 and P5. Ensure that the flat cables are fully inserted.
4. Connect a standard USB cable (included in the kit) between your host PC and the evaluation kit micro-USB2.0 connector P16.
5. On your computer, start a terminal emulation program (such as HyperTerminal) with the following serial port settings:

Baud Rate	Data Bits	Stop Bits	Parity	Flow Control
115200	8	1	none	none

Starting the system

1. Connect the DC 12V power supply adapter (included) to main DC power connector J4.
2. Follow the messages in your terminal emulator program until you see the linux shell command line prompt.

In case of no messages appear in your terminal emulation program, please refer to the detailed USB console guide.

What Next?

• MCM-iMX8M-Plus development resources