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  • Page 1 Quick Start Guide i.MX 6SoloLite Evaluation Kit Downloaded from Elcodis.com electronic components distributor...
  • Page 2 Quick Start Guide About the i.MX 6SoloLite Evaluation Kit The i.MX 6SoloLite evaluation kit (EVK) offers a solid platform to evaluate the i.MX 6 series single-core processor built on ARM Cortex -A9 technology as well as a ® ™ reference for future designs. Key features of this platform include: • i.MX6SL single ARM Cortex-A9 • EPDC expansion port core operating up to 1 GHz • Parallel display port • 1 GB LPDDR2 (400 MHz) • Port for CSI CMOS sensor (camera) • SPI NOR • SIM card slot • SD socket for external devices • Button matrix • SD socket for boot code • Ethernet • SD socket for Wi-Fi and accessories ® • Lithium battery charger • eMMC expansion footprint • USB host, USB OTG and USB to • Audio codec...
  • Page 3: Getting Started

    i.MX 6 Series Getting Started The i.MX 6SoloLite EVK includes the following items: • Board: MCIMX6SLEVK • Cables: Micro USB-B-2-USB-Type A male, V2.0 • Power supply: 100/240 V input, 5 V, 2.4 A output W/AC adaptor • Documentation: Quick start guide (this document) • SD cards: Programmed Android™ Downloaded from Elcodis.com electronic components distributor...
  • Page 4 Quick Start Guide Get to Know the i.MX 6SoloLite EVK (top) Main Power Over-Voltage PMIC on LED Parallel Display Port Microphone SIM Card Slot Port for CSI Button Matrix EPDC Expansion CMOS Sensor Port (Camera) Downloaded from Elcodis.com electronic components distributor...
  • Page 5 i.MX 6 Series Get to Know the i.MX 6SoloLite EVK (bottom) Boot Mode Selection Ethernet JTAG USB to UART Switch On/Off Connector Connector Connector 5 V Power Switch Jack Li Cell Connectors Boot Selection Switches USB OTG Headphone Connector USB Host Speaker eMMC Mini PCIe Expansion (Only USB Footprint connection is supplied...
  • Page 6: Setting Up The Board

    Quick Start Guide Setting up the Board Serial port configuration: 115.2 Insert SD Kbaud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, Card no parity. Insert the supplied SD card into Note: The PC needs a driver to the SD2 card slot. enable a virtual COM port through the PC USB port. Set Up Boot Visit ftdichip.com to download Switches the correct driver. By default, boot switches are Connect EPDC or configured to boot from SD2. If any other boot source is desired, boot Parallel Display switches have to be configured Connect by means of the according to Table 1. IMXEBOOKDC3-E board, which Connect USB to has to be connected to J12 and J13. For more information UART Cable about this board, please visit Connect from USB to UART port freescale.com.
  • Page 7 i.MX 6 Series The i.MX 6SoloLite EVK is compatible with the following daughter cards through the LCD extension slot: • MCIMX28LCD—LCD daughter card* • MCIMXHDMICAR—HDMI daughter card • IMXEBOOKDC3—EPD daughter card E VK does not natively support the resistive touch screen on the LCD cards. It does support touch on the EPD cards. Downloaded from Elcodis.com electronic components distributor...
  • Page 8 Quick Start Guide for TWRPI-MMA845xQ Quick Start Guide The Android BSP is provided on two different SD cards, depending upon the display daughter card used. LCD/HDMI SD Card for Booting Android The default boot mode configures the system to display the UI on the MCIMX28LCD (sold separately). To change the default configuration and enable the MCIMXHDMICAR daughter card (sold separately), hit any key to stop u-boot from proceeding. Once prompt is visible, the u-boot can be configured as follows: For LCD boot up, type the following commands (as one line): setenv bootargs console=ttymxc0,115200 init=/init androidboot.console=ttymxc0 panel=lcd saveenv reset For HDMI boot up, type the following commands (as one line): setenv bootargs console=ttymxc0,115200 init=/init androidboot.console=ttymxc0 panel=hdmi saveenv reset EPDC SD Card for Booting Android The default settings should be used and no change is needed.
  • Page 9 i.MX 6 Series Boot Options and Switch Configuration Table 1: Boot Options S1_2 S1_1 BOOT_MODE1 BOOT_MODE0 Boot from fuses Serial downloader Internal boot Reserved Table 2: SW3 Configuration SW3_8 SW3_7 SW3_6 SW3_5 SW3_4 SW3_3 SW3_2 SW3_1 BT_CFG1_0 BT_CFG1_1 BT_CFG1_2 BT_CFG1_3 BT_CFG1_4 BT_CFG1_5 BT_CFG1_6 BT_CFG1_7 eMMC SPI NOR X None specified Default configuration * Switch needs to be configured for high or low depending on the application needs. Please check reference manual for boot configuration options ** 1 = power cycle on power-up via SDa_RST_B (SD3_RST). 0 = no power cycle...
  • Page 10 Quick Start Guide Boot Options and Switch Configuration cont’d Table 3: SW4 Configuration SW4_8 SW4_7 SW4_6 SW4_5 SW4_4 SW4_3 SW4_2 SW4_1 BT_CFG2_0 BT_CFG2_1 BT_CFG2_2 BT_CFG2_3 BT_CFG2_4 BT_CFG2_5 BT_CFG2_6 BT_CFG2_7 eMMC SPI NOR Table 4: SW5 Configuration SW5_8 SW5_7 SW5_6 SW5_5 SW5_4 SW5_3 SW5_2 SW5_1 BT_CFG4_0 BT_CFG4_1 BT_CFG4_2 BT_CFG4_3 BT_CFG4_4 BT_CFG4_5 BT_CFG4_6 BT_CFG4_7 eMMC SPI NOR X None specified...
  • Page 11 i.MX 6 Series Jumper and Solder Short Configuration Table 5: Jumper and Solder Short Configuration Reference Shunt Installation Function Use pins 1 and 2 to connect an external charger Shunt 2–3 to experiment with USB charging Open No charger 5 V rail supplied by PMIC (600 mA limited) 5 V rail supplied from wall adapter 1-2 Mini-PCIe connector J8 supply voltage connected Open Mini-PCIe connector J8 supply voltage unconnected MX_USB_HOST_D_P connected to USB type A connector J10 - USB_HOST_D_P SH12 MX_USB_HOST_D_P connected to PCIE_USB_HOST_D_P MX_USB_HOST_D_N connected to USB type A connector J10 - USB_HOST_D_N SH13 MX_USB_HOST_D_N connected to PCIE_USB_HOST_D_N SW14 Default configuration Tips and Precautions Further Documentation The i.MX 6SoloLite includes an • MX6SL EVK schematics over-voltage protection circuit that will • MX6SL EVK BOM MX6SL...
  • Page 12: Get Started

    ARM Limited. ARM Cortex-A9 is a trademark of ARM Limited. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. © 2012 Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. Doc Number: IMX6SLEVKQSG REV 0 Agile Number: 926-27452 REV A Downloaded from Elcodis.com...