First Steps; Insert The Module; Mount The Fan (Optional); Power Up - Cherry RINGNECK SOM-PX30-uQ7 User Manual

Power efficient system-on-module with quad-core arm featuring the rockchip px30 application processor

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2 First Steps

This chapter provides instructions for getting the RINGNECK SOM-PX30-uQ7 EVK running after opening the

box.

Insert the RINGNECK SOM-PX30-uQ7 module at a 30-degree angle into the connector in the base board. Once

fully inserted, push it down until it rests on the standoffs and check alignment of the mounting holes.

Note: The module springs back into the 30-degree angle once released. This is expected, and alignment will

be kept. The module will be secured into place.

Fig. 2.1: Module mounting

The fan is only necessary in exceptionally high ambient temperatures. Under normal conditions, the PX30

operates passively cooled.

For bootloader configuration and Linux console, the serial interface can be used. Connect either a Micro-USB or

RS-232 cable to the corresponding port. Select the correct UART with UART selector slider (1). For Micro-USB,

the slider has to be in the right position to route the default console (UART0) to the USB-UART bridge. For

RS-232, the slider has to be in the left position and the protocol slider (2) has to be in the RS-232 position (see

Fig. 2.2 Serial console and boot configuration ).

Connect the power supply and verify the sliders are in the position Normal Boot (3) and Normally Off (4). Press

the Power Button (5) to power the board. You will see the boot progress and later on a login prompt on the serial

interface. If the display is connected, video output will follow shortly after.

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