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| − | == Preparation Steps ==
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| − | # Obtain PC workstation with serial communications port. | |
| − | # Download the [http://www.compulab.co.il/x270cm/download/x270-linux-img.zip Linux distribution package for CM-X270] from CompuLab's website. Unzip the package to a folder on your workstation PC. Within the package, unzip ''disk.dat.zip'' file, to extract ''disk.dat''.
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| − | # Download the [http://www.compulab.co.il/x270cm/download/x270-linux-drv.zip Linux kernel package for CM-X270] from CompuLab's website. Copy the file named ''zImage.2.x.x'' from the package to the same folder. If installing on CM-X255, download the kernel specific for X255, since kernels are different per architecture.
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| − | # From the X270 kernel package, select version 2.6.16. Drivers in the file system image are kernel version dependent to some extent. If you prefer to use a different version of kernel, you will have to resolve the dependencies yourself. (Note for X255 users: older kernels were also tested)
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| − | # Rename the kernel file from ''zImage.2.x.x'' to ''zImage'' - to remove version marking.
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| − | # On CM-X270: ensure that you have ARMmon running.
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| − | # Connect the host PC to the CM-X270 via a null modem cable supplied with the Eval Kit.
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| − | # Choose the method of installation as explained in the next section.
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| − | == Installation ==
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| − | === Installation using LAN ===
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| − | This installation process requires local network with optional DHCP server. Host computer can run Windows or Linux.
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| − | This method enables highest data rate and fastest turnover if repeated installations are required. Please refer to {{cmd|1=setip}} command in ARMmon manual for instruction on how to turn on the DHCP support or set static IP for your system. You can review the current IP setup by typing {{cmd|1=setupinfo}}. Perform the necessary setup, save and reset the board.
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| − | ==== Installing the kernel ====
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| − | # Connect CM-X270's ETH0 port to your local Ethernet
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| − | # Install TFTP server on host PC. The TFTP server tested by CompuLab is TFTPD32 included in this distribution package.
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| − | # Point the TFTP server to the folder that contains Linux installation files for CM-X270: {{filename|1=zImage}} and {{filename|1=disk.dat}}
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| − | # Start terminal emulation software on your PC using the COM port to which the null modem is connected. Set baud rate to 38400 bps, 8 bit per frame, 1 stop bit, no parity, no flow control.
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| − | # Turn on the CM-X270. The ARMmonitor will start and you will get a command prompt.
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| − | # Note: If NOR flash contents of your CM-X270 are different than default, you may need to press and hold ^C while turning the CM-X270 on, in order to get command prompt.
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| − | # In terminal window, type: <pre>> download kernel tftp zImage <ip of your host PC></pre>
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| − | #: The Linux kernel will be transferred from host PC to CM-X270's memory (SDRAM) through LAN, using TFTP protocol. (ARMMON contains TFTP client)
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| − | # In terminal window type:<pre>> flash kernel</pre>
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| − | #: The Linux kernel will be saved to the NOR flash.
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| − | ==== Installing the filesystem ====
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| − | <ol>
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| − | <li> Format the NAND Flash, by typing in terminal window:
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| − | <pre>> nand flash format
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| − | This will erase the NAND flash contents!
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| − | Are you sure(y/n)?
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| − | y
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| − | </pre>
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| − | </li>
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| − | <li> Type:
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| − | <pre>> nand write disk.dat <ip of your host PC>
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| − | </pre>
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| − | </li>
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| − | This will start downloading the NAND flash image from the tftp server directly to NAND flash. Wait for the process to end.
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| − | <li>Follow to [[#After Installation|After Installation]] section below.</li>
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| − | </ol>
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| − | === Installation using USB link ===
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| − | This method requiring minimum user's actions and it is fast enough. It uses USB slave port of CM-X270 and requires host workstation running Windows 2000 or XP.
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| − | ==== Installation process ====
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| − | # Download the UsbMlink from [Developer] >> [CM-X270] >> [UsbMlink]. Read UsbMLink documentation provided in its package. Following documentation install and activate UsbMLink.
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| − | # If ARMmon of your card dated August 16, 2006 or later, run '''''nor_prefix''''' utility, provided with this package. It adds a 4 byte file length prefix to kernel image, required by new bootloader. (Note: use '''''nor_prefix''''' only for installation by UsbMlink). For help run '''''nor_prefix''''' without arguments.
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| − | # Rename the ''zImage'' (kernel image) file to ''nor-data.in''. Using UsbMLink_GUI perform [NOR Update].
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| − | # Rename the ''disk.dat'' (filesystem image) file to ''nand-data.in''. Using UsbMLink_GUI perform [NAND Update]. It will take about 15 minutes.
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| − | # Disconnect USB from target and follow to [[#After Installation|After Installation]] section below.
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| − | == After Installation ==
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| − | <ol>
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| − | <li> Reset the CM-X270. </li>
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| − | <li> To start Linux type:
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| − | <pre>> bootos</pre>
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| − | </li>
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| − | <li> If you want Linux to start automatically, type:
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| − | <pre>> setboot os
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| − | > save
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| − | > bootos
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| − | </pre>
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| − | If you want to get back to ARMmon prompt, hold '''Ctrl-C''' during reset.
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| − | </li>
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| − | === Connection and Logging In ===
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| − | Use the following usernames and passwords to login:
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| − | Account with administrative privileges:
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| − | <pre>
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| − | User: root
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| − | Password: 111111
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| − | </pre>
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| − | Regular user account:
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| − | <pre>
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| − | User: user
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| − | Password: 111111
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| − | </pre>
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| − | In addition to these accounts CM-X270 allows anonymous FTP access.
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| − | To login into the Linux system, you may use a serial console at 38400 bps (ttySA0 for Linux 2.6.16 and ttyS0 for previous Linux versions), or connect through the network, or use a keyboard and VGA display (tty1, tty2, tty3).
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