MCM-iMX8PV2: Evaluation Kit: Getting Started

System setup

MCM-iMX8PV2 evaluation kit is preloaded with MCM-iMX8PV2 Yocto Linux image.

1. Make sure jumper E3 is removed (default state).
2. Make sure that the main power switch SW1 is in the OFF position.
3. For kits ordered with LCD panel: use the EB-HDRLVDS adapter to connect the LCD panel (if ordered with the kit) to connectors P13 and P14.
4. Connect a standard USB cable (included in the kit) between your host PC and the evaluation kit micro-USB2.0 connector P3.
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 in the kit) to main DC power connector J1.
2. Toggle the main power switch SW1 to ON position.
3. Follow the messages in your terminal emulator program until you see the linux shell command line prompt.
4. Use the superuser credentials to log in:

user: root

pass: no password

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

What Next?

• MCM-iMX8PV2 development resources