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* Obtain a Linux PC workstation (host). | * Obtain a Linux PC workstation (host). | ||
* Make sure a {{parameter|fastboot}} utility is installed on the host machine. For more details about the {{parameter|fastboot}} utility refer to [[CM-QS600: Linux: Kernel#Getting_Fastboot|Getting Fastboot]] section of the [[CM-QS600: Linux: Kernel]] article. | * Make sure a {{parameter|fastboot}} utility is installed on the host machine. For more details about the {{parameter|fastboot}} utility refer to [[CM-QS600: Linux: Kernel#Getting_Fastboot|Getting Fastboot]] section of the [[CM-QS600: Linux: Kernel]] article. | ||
| − | * Download the Linux package and the proprietary firmware archive for CM-QS600 from [http://compulab.co.il/products/computer-on-modules/cm-qs600/#devres Compulab website]. | + | * Download the Linux package and the proprietary firmware archive for CM-QS600 from [http://compulab.co.il/products/computer-on-modules/cm-qs600/#devres Compulab website]. |
| − | * | + | * Please note that downloading the proprietary firmware archive requires signing the CompuLab - Qualcomm EULA. |
* Unzip both packages to a directory on your host workstation. | * Unzip both packages to a directory on your host workstation. | ||
* All image files mentioned below can be found in {{filename|images}} subdirectory of the Demo package. | * All image files mentioned below can be found in {{filename|images}} subdirectory of the Demo package. | ||
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=== Mount a micro SD Card === | === Mount a micro SD Card === | ||
| − | * Copy the {{filename|boot-cm-qs600.img}} and the {{filename|debian-image.tar.bz2}} from the [http://compulab.co.il/products/computer-on-modules/cm-qs600/#devres Linux package for CM-QS600] to the root directory of any partition on the micro SD card. The partition can be formatted either ext2/3/4 or FAT file system. Additionally, copy the proprietary firmware | + | * Copy the {{filename|boot-cm-qs600.img}} and the {{filename|debian-image.tar.bz2}} from the [http://compulab.co.il/products/computer-on-modules/cm-qs600/#devres Linux package for CM-QS600] to the root directory of any partition on the micro SD card. The partition can be formatted either ext2/3/4 or FAT file system. Additionally, copy the directory containing the proprietary firmware {{filename|cm-qs600-qcom-linux-firmware}} to the same location. |
* Insert the micro SD card into the SD socket (P5) on the SB-QS600 prior to booting into the installation environment. | * Insert the micro SD card into the SD socket (P5) on the SB-QS600 prior to booting into the installation environment. | ||
* The micro SD card is mounted automatically under /media/mmcblk1pX. Where X is the partition number. | * The micro SD card is mounted automatically under /media/mmcblk1pX. Where X is the partition number. | ||
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=== Mount a USB Storage Device === | === Mount a USB Storage Device === | ||
| − | * Copy the {{filename|boot-cm-qs600.img}} and the {{filename|debian-image.tar.bz2}} from [http://compulab.co.il/products/computer-on-modules/cm-qs600/#devres Linux package for CM-QS600] to the root directory of any partition on the USB storage device. Additionally, copy the proprietary firmware | + | * Copy the {{filename|boot-cm-qs600.img}} and the {{filename|debian-image.tar.bz2}} from [http://compulab.co.il/products/computer-on-modules/cm-qs600/#devres Linux package for CM-QS600] to the root directory of any partition on the USB storage device. Additionally, copy the directory containing the proprietary firmware {{filename|cm-qs600-qcom-linux-firmware}} to the same location. |
* Plug the USB storage device to any USB host port (P13 or P14) on the SB-QS600. | * Plug the USB storage device to any USB host port (P13 or P14) on the SB-QS600. | ||
* The USB device is mounted automatically under /media/sdXY. Where X is the device letter and Y is the partition number. | * The USB device is mounted automatically under /media/sdXY. Where X is the device letter and Y is the partition number. | ||
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=== Mount an NFS drive === | === Mount an NFS drive === | ||
* Connect the CM-QS600 Ethernet port (P13) to your local network. | * Connect the CM-QS600 Ethernet port (P13) to your local network. | ||
| − | * Copy the {{filename|boot-cm-qs600.img}} and the {{filename|debian-image.tar.bz2}} from the [http://compulab.co.il/products/computer-on-modules/cm-qs600/#devres Linux package for CM-QS600] to a directory exported through NFS. Additionally, copy the proprietary firmware | + | * Copy the {{filename|boot-cm-qs600.img}} and the {{filename|debian-image.tar.bz2}} from the [http://compulab.co.il/products/computer-on-modules/cm-qs600/#devres Linux package for CM-QS600] to a directory exported through NFS. Additionally, copy the directory containing the proprietary firmware {{filename|cm-qs600-qcom-linux-firmware}} to the same location. |
* Obtain an IP address for the CM-QS600: | * Obtain an IP address for the CM-QS600: | ||
** Using DHCP:<pre>root@compulab:~# ifup `basename /sys/class/net/eth?`</pre> | ** Using DHCP:<pre>root@compulab:~# ifup `basename /sys/class/net/eth?`</pre> | ||
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root@compulab:~# tar --numeric-owner -xpf /mount/point/debian-image.tar.bz2 -C /media/mmcblk0p13 && sync | root@compulab:~# tar --numeric-owner -xpf /mount/point/debian-image.tar.bz2 -C /media/mmcblk0p13 && sync | ||
</pre> | </pre> | ||
| − | * | + | * Copy the proprietary firmware to the {{filename|/media/mmcblk0p13/lib/firmware}}: |
<pre> | <pre> | ||
| − | root@compulab:~# | + | root@compulab:~# cp -a /mount/point/cm-qs600-qcom-linux-firmware/* /media/mmcblk0p13/lib/firmware/ && sync |
</pre> | </pre> | ||
* Unmount the {{parameter|userdata}} partition: | * Unmount the {{parameter|userdata}} partition: | ||
Latest revision as of 13:23, 3 January 2016
Contents
Preparation steps
- Obtain a Linux PC workstation (host).
- Make sure a fastboot utility is installed on the host machine. For more details about the fastboot utility refer to Getting Fastboot section of the CM-QS600: Linux: Kernel article.
- Download the Linux package and the proprietary firmware archive for CM-QS600 from Compulab website.
- Please note that downloading the proprietary firmware archive requires signing the CompuLab - Qualcomm EULA.
- Unzip both packages to a directory on your host workstation.
- All image files mentioned below can be found in images subdirectory of the Demo package.
- Connect the host PC to the SB-QS600 base-board micro USB port (P7) via the USB to micro USB cable supplied with the evaluation kit.
- Connect the host PC to the SB-QS600 base-board mini USB port (P16) via the USB to mini USB cable supplied with the evaluation kit.
- Make sure the new /dev/ttyUSBx device file is created by using the ls /dev/ttyUSB* command. x is the last number of the ttyUSB device.
- Start the terminal emulation software on your PC's /dev/ttyUSBx. Set baud rate to 115200 bps, 8 bit per frame, 1 stop bit, no parity, no flow control.
- Turn on the CM-QS600 evaluation system. The application boot-loader (LK) will start and you will get a command prompt.
Boot into the installation environment (ramfs)
The first step in CM-QS600 Linux installation is starting the installation environment (boot image containing Linux kernel and Ramfs image).
- Run the following fastboot command on the host machine:
fastboot boot /path/to/cm-qs600-linux/images/bootramfs-cm-qs600.img
- Continue to the Install Linux Images section.
Install Linux Images
After the ramdisk image is loaded the Linux login prompt will appear. Login as root into the system.
compulab login: root
Mount the installation source media
The next step is installing the Debian Linux images. The following media can be used as a source for installation:
Mount a micro SD Card
- Copy the boot-cm-qs600.img and the debian-image.tar.bz2 from the Linux package for CM-QS600 to the root directory of any partition on the micro SD card. The partition can be formatted either ext2/3/4 or FAT file system. Additionally, copy the directory containing the proprietary firmware cm-qs600-qcom-linux-firmware to the same location.
- Insert the micro SD card into the SD socket (P5) on the SB-QS600 prior to booting into the installation environment.
- The micro SD card is mounted automatically under /media/mmcblk1pX. Where X is the partition number.
- If for some reason the micro SD card hasn't been mounted automatically, use the following mount command:
root@compulab:~# mkdir -p /media/mmcblk1pX && mount /dev/mmcblk1pX /media/mmcblk1pX
- Continue to the Install Images section.
Mount a USB Storage Device
- Copy the boot-cm-qs600.img and the debian-image.tar.bz2 from Linux package for CM-QS600 to the root directory of any partition on the USB storage device. Additionally, copy the directory containing the proprietary firmware cm-qs600-qcom-linux-firmware to the same location.
- Plug the USB storage device to any USB host port (P13 or P14) on the SB-QS600.
- The USB device is mounted automatically under /media/sdXY. Where X is the device letter and Y is the partition number.
- If for some reason the USB storage device hasn't been mounted automatically, use the following mount command:
root@compulab:~# mkdir -p /media/sdXY && mount /dev/sdXY /media/sdXY
- Continue to the Install Images section.
Mount an NFS drive
- Connect the CM-QS600 Ethernet port (P13) to your local network.
- Copy the boot-cm-qs600.img and the debian-image.tar.bz2 from the Linux package for CM-QS600 to a directory exported through NFS. Additionally, copy the directory containing the proprietary firmware cm-qs600-qcom-linux-firmware to the same location.
- Obtain an IP address for the CM-QS600:
- Using DHCP:
root@compulab:~# ifup `basename /sys/class/net/eth?`
- If you do not have a DHCP server, you can set a static IP address using ifconfig:
root@compulab:~# ifconfig `basename /sys/class/net/eth?` <ip address>
- Using DHCP:
- Mount the NFS share containing the boot-cm-qs600.img and the debian-image.tar.bz2 files:
root@compulab:~# mount -o nolock <host ip>:/path/to/nfs/share /mnt/net
- Continue to the Install Images section.
Install Images
Once the ramfs image is loaded and the media containing the CM-QS600 Debian Linux image is mounted, the installation can proceed:
- In this subsection the term /mount/point can be:
- /mnt/net if NFS is used
- /media/mmcblk1pX if a micro SD card is used, where X is the partition number
- /media/sdXY if USB storage is used, where X is the USB drive letter and Y is the partition number.
- Copy the boot image containing Linux Kernel to the eMMC partition number 7 named boot:
root@compulab:~# dd if=/mount/point/boot-cm-qs600.img of=/dev/mmcblk0p7
- Format the eMMC partition number 13 named userdata:
root@compulab:~# mkfs.ext4 /dev/mmcblk0p13
- Mount the userdata partition:
root@compulab:~# mkdir -p /media/mmcblk0p13 && mount /dev/mmcblk0p13 /media/mmcblk0p13
- Extract the content of debian-image.tar.bz2 onto the /media/mmcblk0p13:
root@compulab:~# tar --numeric-owner -xpf /mount/point/debian-image.tar.bz2 -C /media/mmcblk0p13 && sync
- Copy the proprietary firmware to the /media/mmcblk0p13/lib/firmware:
root@compulab:~# cp -a /mount/point/cm-qs600-qcom-linux-firmware/* /media/mmcblk0p13/lib/firmware/ && sync
- Unmount the userdata partition:
root@compulab:~# umount /media/mmcblk0p13
- Reboot the CM-QS600 evaluation system.
root@compulab:~# reboot
