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== Creating a bootable SD card ==
 
== Creating a bootable SD card ==
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{{Note | The TI SDCard boot utility does not work well on computers running Windows 7, use Windows XP (WinXP mode in Windows 7 works fine too.)}}
 
* Download the latest [http://compulab.co.il/t3530/download/t3530-wince6-img.zip WinCE 6.0 runtime image for CM-T3530] and unzip the file.
 
* Download the latest [http://compulab.co.il/t3530/download/t3530-wince6-img.zip WinCE 6.0 runtime image for CM-T3530] and unzip the file.
* Format the SD-Card. You should use a free 3rd party [http://www.sysanalyser.com/sp27213.exe HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool V 2.0.6.0] that creates a disk with partition table geometry compatible with the OMAP3 boot ROM.  
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* Use the TI_SDCard_boot_utility to create a disk with partition table geometry compatible with the OMAP3 boot ROM.  
 
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: Follow the steps below:
:Follow the steps below:
 
 
# Insert the SD card into an SD-Reader attached to the desktop computer (an SD-card is supplied with the CM-T3530 evaluation kit).
 
# Insert the SD card into an SD-Reader attached to the desktop computer (an SD-card is supplied with the CM-T3530 evaluation kit).
# Download and install HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool, '''version 2.0.6'''.  Please note that other versions of the utility might not work properly.
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# Launch the TI_SDCard_boot utility (located in the {{filename|Utils}} folder).
# Launch the utility.
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# Choose the drive letter of the SD reader. <br> [[Image:Format SD card step 1.jpg|350px]]<br>
# Choose the settings as shown below. <br> [[Image:HP_USB_Disk_Storage_Format_Tool_Window.jpg]]<br>
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# Select the {{filename|MLO}} file from the LiveDisk folder.<br> [[Image:Format SD card step 2.jpg|350px]]<br>
# Press "Start".
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# Select the rest of the files in the LiveDisk folder.<br> [[Image:Format SD card step 3.jpg|350px]]<br>
# In the Pop Up message, answer "Yes" to format the SD-card.  
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# Select the {{parameter|FAT 32}} filesystem and {{parameter|4096 bytes}} allocation unit size in the {{cmd|Format Removable Disk}} pop-up and start the SD card format process.<br> [[Image:Format SD card step 4.jpg|200px]]<br>
# When the formating is complete, the following window pops up. <br>[[Image:HP_USB_Disk_Storage_Format_Tool_Format_Complete.jpg]]<br>
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# After the formatting is complete, the utility automatically starts to copy the files to the SD card.
 
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# Wait for the "Copying files done" message to appear in the debug output box. <br>[[Image:Format SD card step 5.jpg|350px]]<br>
* Copy only the {{filename|MLO}} file from the LiveDisk folder (stored in the downloaded zip file) to the SD-Card.
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# Your SD card is now ready to boot the CM-T3530.
 
 
{{Note|The CM-T3530 will not be able to boot from the SD-Card unless the {{filename|MLO}} file is located in the first sector of the card’s FAT32 partition. Make sure {{filename|MLO}} is the first file created on the formatted card}} 
 
 
 
* Copy the rest of the files from the LiveDisk folder to the SD-Card.
 
  
 
== Installing the demo runtime image ==
 
== Installing the demo runtime image ==
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* Use the reset button to reboot the device.  
 
* Use the reset button to reboot the device.  
 
* CompuLab WinCE demo image will be loaded from the NAND flash.
 
* CompuLab WinCE demo image will be loaded from the NAND flash.
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{{Note |Please refer to [[CM-T3530: WinCE: Updater| CM-T3530 Updater Guide]] for the technical installation process details}}
  
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==
[http://wiki.omap.com/index.php/SD/MMC_format_for_OMAP3_boot SD/MMC format for OMAP3 boot]
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*[http://wiki.omap.com/index.php/SD/MMC_format_for_OMAP3_boot SD/MMC format for OMAP3 boot]
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*[[CM-T3530: WinCE: Updater]]
  
 
[[Category:Windows CE|Getting Started]]
 
[[Category:Windows CE|Getting Started]]
 
[[Category:CM-T3530|WinCE: Getting Started]]
 
[[Category:CM-T3530|WinCE: Getting Started]]

Latest revision as of 12:17, 3 April 2011

Connecting the module

The following picture shows the recommended evaluation kit setup

- CM T35 Properly Connected Image.jpg

Creating a bootable SD card

Admolition note.png The TI SDCard boot utility does not work well on computers running Windows 7, use Windows XP (WinXP mode in Windows 7 works fine too.)
  • Download the latest WinCE 6.0 runtime image for CM-T3530 and unzip the file.
  • Use the TI_SDCard_boot_utility to create a disk with partition table geometry compatible with the OMAP3 boot ROM.
Follow the steps below:
  1. Insert the SD card into an SD-Reader attached to the desktop computer (an SD-card is supplied with the CM-T3530 evaluation kit).
  2. Launch the TI_SDCard_boot utility (located in the Utils folder).
  3. Choose the drive letter of the SD reader.
    Format SD card step 1.jpg
  4. Select the MLO file from the LiveDisk folder.
    Format SD card step 2.jpg
  5. Select the rest of the files in the LiveDisk folder.
    Format SD card step 3.jpg
  6. Select the FAT 32 filesystem and 4096 bytes allocation unit size in the Format Removable Disk pop-up and start the SD card format process.
    Format SD card step 4.jpg
  7. After the formatting is complete, the utility automatically starts to copy the files to the SD card.
  8. Wait for the "Copying files done" message to appear in the debug output box.
    Format SD card step 5.jpg
  9. Your SD card is now ready to boot the CM-T3530.

Installing the demo runtime image

  • Insert the bootable SD card into the SD socket (connector P13 on SB-T35).
  • Configure the CM-T3530 for SD-Boot mode. There are two ways to do it:
    • Preferred way: Hold the “SD BOOT” button while booting the device. You should hold the button until the synthetic splash-screen (4 colored squares) appears.
    • Installing jumper E6.
  • Power on the device. The synthetic splash-screen (4 colored squares) will appear on LCD display within a few seconds.
  • An Updater image (dedicated WinCE image) is loaded from the SD-Card. Updater image boot time is approximately 50 seconds.
  • The Updater utility will start automatically. The utility will install the runtime image onto the CM-T3530 NAND flash.
CM T35 Updater Running.jpg
  • The following message box informs you that the process is complete.
CM T35 Updater Complete.jpg
  • Make sure jumper E6 is removed. Otherwise, the installation process will be repeated next time you boot the device.
  • Use the reset button to reboot the device.
  • CompuLab WinCE demo image will be loaded from the NAND flash.


Admolition note.png Please refer to CM-T3530 Updater Guide for the technical installation process details

See also