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VIA SOM-7000
Yocto 4.0.17 EVK
1.00-15102024

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  • Page 1 QUICK START GUIDE VIA SOM-7000 Yocto 4.0.17 EVK 1.00-15102024...
  • Page 2 VIA Technologies, Inc. reserves the right the make changes to the products described in this manual at any time without prior notice.
  • Page 3 VIA SOM-7000 Yocto 4.0.17 EVK Quick Start Guide Revision History Version Date Remarks 1.00 15/10/2024 Initial release...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    VIA SOM-7000 Yocto 4.0.17 EVK Quick Start Guide Table of Contents Introduction ..............................1 EVK Package Contents ........................... 1 1.1.1 Firmware Folder Contents ......................1 1.1.2 Document Folder Contents ......................1 Version Information and Supported Features ..................2 Image Installation ............................3 Installing with the Genio Tool .......................
  • Page 5: Introduction

    The VIA SOM-7000 Evaluation Kit includes the VIA SOM-7000 module and VIA SOMDB7 reference carrier board. The VIA SOM-7000 Yocto 4.0.17 EVK is developed based on the MediaTek Yocto 4.0.17 BSP, and it enables the hardware features of the VIA SOM-7000 Evaluation Kit.
  • Page 6: Version Information And Supported Features

    VIA SOM-7000 Yocto 4.0.17 EVK Quick Start Guide 1.2 Version Information and Supported Features • Kernel version: 5.15.47 • Evaluation image: Yocto 4.0.17 • Development based on MediaTek Yocto 4.0.17 BSP • Supports eMMC boot • Supports HDMI 4K display and audio outputs •...
  • Page 7: Image Installation

    VIA SOM-7000 Yocto 4.0.17 EVK Quick Start Guide 2. Image Installation This section explains the setup requirements for installing the Yocto evaluation image on the VIA SOM-7000 Evaluation Kit. The precompiled images are provided in the "Firmware" folder. 2.1 Installing with the Genio Tool...
  • Page 8 VIA SOM-7000 Yocto 4.0.17 EVK Quick Start Guide Step 4 The VIA SOM-7000 Evaluation Kit is now ready to be flashed with the provided Yocto evaluation image. Set the path to the "platform tools" folder, and run the following commands.
  • Page 9 VIA SOM-7000 Yocto 4.0.17 EVK Quick Start Guide Step 6 Messages will start printing to show that the flashing process is loading, and will then pause to find the VIA SOM-7000 Evaluation Kit in bootloader mode. When the VIA SOM-7000 Evaluation Kit is found, the flashing process will begin and messages will start printing to show its progress.
  • Page 10 VIA SOM-7000 Yocto 4.0.17 EVK Quick Start Guide erasing mmc0boot0 Erasing 'mmc0boot0' (bootloader) request sz: 0x400000, real erase len: 0x400000 OKAY [ 0.000s] Finished. Total time: 0.016s erasing mmc0boot1 Erasing 'mmc0boot1' (bootloader) request sz: 0x400000, real erase len: 0x400000 OKAY [ 0.000s]...
  • Page 11: Hardware Functions

    VIA SOM-7000 Yocto 4.0.17 EVK Quick Start Guide 3. Hardware Functions This section explains how to enable and test the hardware functions precompiled in the VIA SOM-7000 Yocto 4.0.17 EVK. 3.1 Using the Debug Console Follow the steps below to use the debug console: Step 1 Connect the Windows 10 host machine and the VIA SOM-7000 Evaluation Kit through the "J14"...
  • Page 12: Changing The Kernel Debug Level

    VIA SOM-7000 Yocto 4.0.17 EVK Quick Start Guide 3.2 Changing the Kernel Debug Level To disable the kernel messages, modify the debug level using the following command: root@som-7000:~# echo 3 > /proc/sys/kernel/printk 3.3 Checking the BSP Version To check the BSP version, use the following command: root@som-7000:~# cat /etc/via-release 3.4 DVFS...
  • Page 13: Display

    VIA SOM-7000 Yocto 4.0.17 EVK Quick Start Guide 3.5 Display Follow instructions in steps 1 - 4 of section 3.1 Using the Debug Console to initiate the boot process. When prompted, press any key to stop the boot process and enter the U-Boot console as shown below:...
  • Page 14: Video Playback

    VIA SOM-7000 Yocto 4.0.17 EVK Quick Start Guide 3.6 Video Playback The VIA SOM-7000 Evaluation Kit supports H.265 and H.264 video decoding up to 4K@90fps/160Mbps. Copy the "test.mp4" video file to a USB drive and connect the USB drive to the VIA SOM-7000 Evaluation Kit.
  • Page 15: Camera

    VIA SOM-7000 Yocto 4.0.17 EVK Quick Start Guide 3.8 Camera The VIA SOM-7000 Evaluation Kit comes with three MIPI CSI connectors - two connectors "CSI1" and "CSI2" located on the VIA SOMDB7 carrier board, and one connector "CSI3" located on the VIA SOM-7000 module.
  • Page 16: Wi-Fi

    VIA SOM-7000 Yocto 4.0.17 EVK Quick Start Guide To preview an image from an optional CSI camera, use the following command: root@som-7000:~# vcamera.sh -t csi -c <camid> -m preview -r 1280x720 The <camid> value depends on which MIPI CSI connectors are optional cameras connected to. Check the table below for reference.
  • Page 17: Bluetooth

    VIA SOM-7000 Yocto 4.0.17 EVK Quick Start Guide Note: The Wi-Fi AP "ssid" and "psk" must be changed to the desired values. Use the "ping" command to verify the network connection: root@som-7000:~# ping 8.8.8.8 3.10 Bluetooth The first step is to run the "bluetooth.service" and "bluetoothd" processes using the following commands.
  • Page 18: Mtk Neuropilot Ai Apu Hardware Acceleration

    VIA SOM-7000 Yocto 4.0.17 EVK Quick Start Guide Pairing successful [bluetooth]# connect 00:1F:20:FA:3E:4F Attempting to connect to 00:1F:20:FA:3E:4F [CHG] Device 00:1F:20:FA:3E:4F Connected: yes Connection successful [Bluetooth Mouse M557]# info Device 00:1F:20:FA:3E:4F (public) Name: Bluetooth Mouse M557 Alias: Bluetooth Mouse M557...
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