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ARTiGO A820
Linux EVK v4.0.1
1.00-08312018-092700

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  • Page 1 QUICK START GUIDE ARTiGO A820 Linux EVK v4.0.1 1.00-08312018-092700...
  • 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 ARTiGO A820 Linux EVK v4.0.1 Quick Start Guide Revision History Version Date Remarks 1.00 08/31/2018 Initial release...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ARTiGO A820 Linux EVK v4.0.1 Quick Start Guide Table of Contents 1. Introduction ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1 1�1 EVK Package Content ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1 1�1�1 Firmware Folder Contents ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1 1�1�2 Document Folder Contents ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 1 1�1�3 Tools Folder Contents �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1 1.2 Version Information and Supported Features ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    ARTiGO A820 Linux EVK v4.0.1 Quick Start Guide 1� Introduction This Quick Start Guide provides an overview of how to boot the Android EVK system image on the ARTiGO A820 system and configure the supported hardware function in the build. The ARTiGO-A820 Linux EVK v4.0.1 is developed based on the NXP fsl-yocto-L4.1.15_1.1.0-ga (Yocto 2.0 Jethro) and enables the hardware features of the ARTiGO A820 system. 1�1 EVK Package Content There are three folders in the package listed as below. Firmware folder Description ARTiGOA820_Yocto2.0_BIN_v4.0.1.tar.gz Yocto EVK system image and installation script files Document folder Description ARTiGO-A820_Linux_BSP_v4.0.1_Quick_ Quick Start Guide Start_Guide_v1.00_20180831.pdf Tools folder Description BT_Config.zip Bluetooth A2DP configuring file ARTiGO-A820 Linux EVK contents 1�1�1 Firmware Folder Contents ARTiGOA920_Yocto2.0_BIN_v4.0.1.tar.gz: contains installation script files and the precompiled U-boot and...

  • Page 6: Version Information And Supported Features

    ARTiGO A820 Linux EVK v4.0.1 Quick Start Guide 1�2 Version Information and Supported Features • U-Boot version: 2015.04 • Kernel version: 4.1.15 • Evaluation image: OpenEmbedded-core built with Yocto 2.0 Jethro • Development based on NXP fsl-yocto-L4.1.15_1.1.0-ga (Yocto 2.0 Jethro) • Supports SPI with eMMC or Micro SD boot (default) • Supports HDMI display • Supports HDMI audio output • Supports COM1 (RS-232/RS-485), Onboard COM as debug port • Supports Gigabit Ethernet (LAN 1) • Supports 10/100Mpbs Ethernet (LAN 2) • Supports VNT9271 USB Wi-Fi dongle • Supports EMIO-1541 miniPCIe Wi-Fi module • Supports EMIO-2531 miniPCIe Wi-Fi & BT module º Supports Bluetooth A2DP and SPP profile • Supports EMIO-2550 miniPCIe Mobile Broadband module...

  • Page 7: Image Installation

    ARTiGO A820 Linux EVK v4.0.1 Quick Start Guide 2� Image Installation This section explains the setup requirements for booting from a Micro SD card or the SPI ROM and eMMC. The installation script files, the precompiled U-boot and image are provided in the “Firmware” folder. 2�1 Booting from a Micro SD Card The first step is to install this image onto a Micro SD card. Insert a Micro SD card into your Linux host machine and make sure it is not mounted. Install the SD card image onto the Micro SD card with the commands below, replacing <device name> with the correct value for the card. *Important: Make sure you are writing to the correct device or the host system environment could be damaged� $ tar xvf ARTiGOA820_Yocto2.0_BIN_v4.0.1.tar.gz $ cd sd_installer/ $ sudo ./mk_sd_installer.sh /dev/<device name> --yocto Next, on the ARTiGO-A820, set the boot switch to the Micro SD position as shown below. Micro SD / SPI boot switch diagram Insert the prepared Micro SD card into the ARTiGO A820, connect an HDMI display, and power on the ARTiGO A820 to initiate the boot process.

  • Page 8: Booting From The Spi Rom With Emmc

    ARTiGO A820 Linux EVK v4.0.1 Quick Start Guide 2�2 Booting from the SPI ROM with eMMC The ARTiGO A820 supports booting from the SPI ROM while loading the kernel and root filesystem from eMMC. The first step is to prepare a Micro SD card as the system installer. Insert a Micro SD card into your Linux host machine and make sure it is not mounted. Install the system installer onto the Micro SD card with the command below, replacing <device name> with the correct value for the card. $ tar xvf ARTiGOA820_Yocto2.0_BIN_v4.0.1.tar.gz $ cd sd_installer/ $ sudo ./mk_sd_installer.sh /dev/<device name> Next, on the ARTiGO A820, set the boot switch to the Micro SD position as shown below. Micro SD / SPI boot switch diagram Insert the prepared Micro SD card into the ARTiGO A820, and power on the ARTiGO A820. The system will automatically start to install U-boot and the image into SPI ROM and eMMC. When the install process is completed, unplug the power cable and remove the Micro SD card.
  • Page 9 ARTiGO A820 Linux EVK v4.0.1 Quick Start Guide Next, in order to boot from the SPI ROM make sure the boot switch is set to SPI ROM boot. Micro SD / SPI boot switch diagram Next, connect an HDMI display, and power on the device to initiate the boot process. When the boot process is completed, you will see the OpenEmbedded desktop.

  • Page 10: Hardware Function

    ARTiGO A820 Linux EVK v4.0.1 Quick Start Guide 3� Hardware Function This section explains how to enable and test the hardware functions precompiled in the ARTiGO A820 Linux EVK including setting U-Boot parameters, configuring Watchdog Timer, setting up GPIO, and configuring RTC. 3�1 Setting Up U-Boot Parameters When setting up the U-Boot parameters, the first step is to connect the host machine and the ARTiGO A820 through the Onboard COM port. Use a serial port communication program such as PuTTY, GtkTerm, or Minicom to configure the serial port setting and connect to the debug console. There you will be able to see the U-Boot boot log and adjust settings in the U-Boot console. Serial port setting of host machine Onboard COM port diagram...
  • Page 11 ARTiGO A820 Linux EVK v4.0.1 Quick Start Guide Next, power on the ARTiGO A820 to initiate the boot process. When prompted, press any key to stop the boot process and enter the U-Boot console as illustrated by the screenshot below. U-Boot 2015.04-imx_v2015.04_4.1.15_1.0.0_ga+gd7d7c43 (Feb 20 2017 – 14:19:23) CPU: Freescale i.MX6Q rev1.5 at 996 MHz CPU: Temperature 30 C Reset cause: POR Board: MX6DL-VAB820 I2C: ready DRAM: 1 GiB MMC: FSL_SDHC: 0, FSL_SDHC: 1...

  • Page 12: Restoring Default U-Boot Parameters

    ARTiGO A820 Linux EVK v4.0.1 Quick Start Guide 3�2 Restoring Default U-Boot Parameters If the U-Boot parameters have been modified, the “destroyenv” command in the U-Boot console can restore the factory defaults settings. To restart the device, use the “reset” command: => destroyenv => reset 3�3 Using the OpenEmbedded Console The first step is to connect the host machine and the ARTiGO A820 through the COM 2 port. Use a serial port communication program such as PuTTY, GtkTerm, or Minicom to connect to the debug console. There you will be able to see the U-Boot boot log and adjust settings in the U-Boot console. Next, power on the ARTiGO-A820 to initiate the boot process. When the boot process is completed you will be prompted to login. On board COM port diagram The default account is “root”, with no password set (just press Enter when prompted for password). Freescale i.MX Release Distro 4.1.15_1.1.1 imx6qvab820 /dev/ttymxc1 imx6qvab820 login: root...

  • Page 13: Configuring Watchdog Timer

    ARTiGO A820 Linux EVK v4.0.1 Quick Start Guide 3�4 Configuring Watchdog Timer A Watchdog timer is an electronic timer that is used to detect and recover from system malfunctions. The wdt_driver_test.out provides an application to configure the Watchdog timer. To enable the Watchdog with the default timeout (60 seconds), use the following command: $ /unit_tests/wdt_driver_test.out enable wdt To change the timeout <value> and the system reboot <value> (seconds), use the following command: $ /unit_tests/wdt_driver_test.out set_timeout <value> To send keep-alive requests to the Watchdog <value> (seconds), use the following command: $ /unit_tests/ wdt_driver_test.out set_keep_alive <value> When the value of “set_keep_alive” is smaller than the value of “set_timeout”, the system will not reboot. To disable the Watchdog, use the following command: $ /unit_tests/wdt_driver_test.out disable wdt...

  • Page 14: Setting Up Gpio

    ARTiGO A820 Linux EVK v4.0.1 Quick Start Guide 3�5 Setting Up GPIO The DIO port on the ARTiGO A820 consists of 9 pins. The following section explains setting up these pins for input/output communication DIO port diagram Signal Signal RESET_N P_LED+ P_LED- I2C3_SCL W_LED+ I2C3_SDA W_LED- 5VIN GPIO_1 GPIO_7 GPIO_2 GPIO_8 GPIO_4 GPIO_9 GPIO_5 GPIO_16 J7 pin header pinout table...

  • Page 15: Setting Up Dio Port For Gpio Functionality

    ARTiGO A820 Linux EVK v4.0.1 Quick Start Guide 3�5�1 Setting Up DIO Port for GPIO Functionality The echo value of GPIO pins are listed below: Signal GPIO echo value GPIO_7 GPIO_1 GPIO_8 GPIO_2 GPIO_9 GPIO_4 GPIO_16 GPIO_5 GPIO port pinout table Set the multifunction pin as a GPIO pin. Here is the example for GPIO pin 1: $ echo 7 > /sys/class/gpio/export 3�5�2 Setting Up GPI Mode To set a pin to “input” mode (GPI), use the following command (here is the example for GPIO pin 1): $ echo “in” > /sys/class/gpio/gpio7/direction...

  • Page 16: Configuring Rtc

    ARTiGO A820 Linux EVK v4.0.1 Quick Start Guide 3�6 Configuring RTC The RTC (Real-Time Clock) keeps track of the current time values. The time values include the year, month, date, hours, minutes and seconds. To configure the RTC on the ARTiGO A820, set the system time with the Linux date command as in the example shown below: $ date mmddHHMMYYYY Time Value 2-digit month 2-digit day 2-digit hours in 24h system 2-digit minutes YYYY 4-digit year Time value table For example, the value 061110072013 means June 11 2013 10:07. The date command also accepts other time formats. For more information, use the following command: $ date --help To write the system time to the RTC, use the following command: $ hwclock -w -f /dev/rtc0 To read the RTC time, use the following command: $ hwclock -r...

  • Page 17: 4� Accessories

    ARTiGO A820 Linux EVK v4.0.1 Quick Start Guide 4� Accessories This section explains how to install and configure the various USB dongle and miniPCIe modules available for the ARTiGO A820 system. 4�1 Configuring the VNT9271 USB Wi-Fi Dongle The VNT9271 USB Wi-Fi dongle supports Wi-Fi functionality through USB port connection. The first step is to insert the VNT9271 USB Wi-Fi dongle into a USB port. Next, make sure to unplug any LAN cables or other Wi-Fi/3G modules you have installed. Finally, power on the ARTiGO A820. Inserting the VNT9271 USB Wi-Fi dongle When the boot process is completed, click on the “Connection Manager” icon to configure WLAN. Connection Manager icon diagram When the connection is created, connect to the internet through your web browser.

  • Page 18: Configuring The Emio-1541 Minipcie Wi-Fi Module

    ARTiGO A820 Linux EVK v4.0.1 Quick Start Guide 4�2 Configuring the EMIO-1541 miniPCIe Wi-Fi Module The EMIO-1541 module supports Wi-Fi through the onboard miniPCIe slot. The first step is to insert the EMIO-1541 module into the miniPCIe slot. After installing the module, connect the provided antenna to the module. Next, make sure to unplug any LAN cables or USB Wi-Fi dongles you have installed. Finally, power on the ARTiGO A820. Inserting the EMIO-1541 module When the boot process is completed, click on the “Connection Manager” icon to configure WLAN. Connection Manager icon diagram When the connection is created, connect to the internet through your web browser.

  • Page 19: Configuring The Emio-2531 Minipcie Usb Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Module

    ARTiGO A820 Linux EVK v4.0.1 Quick Start Guide 4�3 Configuring the EMIO-2531 miniPCIe USB Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Module The EMIO-2531 module supports USB Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functionality through miniPCIe connections. 4�3�1 Connecting to the Internet The first step is to insert the EMIO-2531 module into the miniPCIe slot. After installing either module connect the provided antenna to the module. Next, make sure to unplug any LAN cables or other Wi-Fi/3G modules you have installed. Finally, power on the ARTiGO A820. Inserting the EMIO-2531 module When the boot process is completed, click on the “Connection Manager” icon to configure WLAN. Connection Manager icon diagram When the connection is created, connect to the internet through your web browser.

  • Page 20: Enabling Bluetooth

    ARTiGO A820 Linux EVK v4.0.1 Quick Start Guide 4�3�2 Enabling Bluetooth The following section explains setting up the Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) and Serial Port Profile (SPP). 4�3�2�1 Setting Up Bluetooth A2DP Profile To add A2DP support to the ARTiGO A820, first copy and replace the pulseaudio-system.conf, bluetooth.conf to the /etc/dbus-1/system.d folder. Next, copy and replace the system.pa files to the /etc/pulse/folder. These files are located in the EVK/BT_Config folder of the BSP. To enable the Bluetooth service, use the following command: $ rfkill unblock bluetooth $ hciconfig hci0 up $ hciconfig hci0 piscan $ /usr/lib/bluez5/bluetooth/bluetoothd -C -d & Use the following commands to run the “bluetoothctl” to show the Bluetooth MAC address and set up pairing mode for the EMIO-2531 module. $ bluetoothctl [NEW] Controller 5C:F3:70:24:4B:2E...

  • Page 21: Setting Up Bluetooth Spp Profile

    ARTiGO A820 Linux EVK v4.0.1 Quick Start Guide The default audio output setting for the ARTiGO A820 is HDMI device. To list all the available audio output devices, use the following command: $ pactl list short sinks 0 alsa_output.platform-sound-hdmi.23.analog-stereo module-alsa-card.c s16le 2ch 48000Hz SUSPENDED 1 alsa_output.platform-sound.22.analog-stereo module-alsa-card.c s16le 2ch 48000Hz SUSPENDED 2 bluez_sink.00_1D_82_BC_C1_C4 module-bluez5-device.c s16le 2ch 48000Hz IDLE From the output, we can see the following: • 0 = HDMI device • 1 = Line-out •...
  • Page 22 ARTiGO A820 Linux EVK v4.0.1 Quick Start Guide SPP server mode: If you do not change the listen channel number, the service will automatically use the default channel number. Make sure the server or client mode is using the same bluetooth channel number. To set up the SPP server mode and allow other devices to connect, use the following commands: $ sdptool add SP Serial Port service registered $ rfcomm listen hci0 Waiting for connection on channel 1 Connection from 5C:F3:70:25:DD:33 to /dev/rfcomm0 Press CTRL-C for hangup SPP client mode: If you do not change the listen channel number, the service will automatically use the default channel number.

  • Page 23: Configuring The Emio-2550 Minipcie Mobile Broadband Module

    ARTiGO A820 Linux EVK v4.0.1 Quick Start Guide 4�4 Configuring the EMIO-2550 miniPCIe Mobile Broadband Module The EMIO-2550 miniPCIe Mobile Broadband module supports 3G and GPS functions. 4�4�1 Connecting to the Internet The first step is to insert an active SIM card into the EMIO-2550 module, and then insert the EMIO-2550 module into the miniPCIe slot. After installing the module connect the provided antenna to the module. Next, make sure to unplug any LAN cables or USB Wi-Fi dongles you have installed. Finally, power on the ARTiGO A820� Inserting the EMIO-2550 module To check that the system has correctly detected the EMIO-2550 module, use the following command: $ lsusb Make sure the printout message includes “Bus 001 Device 004: ID 1545:1102 U-Blox AG”. Configure the 3G function by creating a PPP connection with root privilege. $ pppd call Module-ZU200 Once the PPP connection has been created, connect to the internet through your web browser.

  • Page 24: Enabling Gps

    ARTiGO A820 Linux EVK v4.0.1 Quick Start Guide 4�4�2 Enabling GPS To configure the GPS function of the module requires the use of the Minicom serial communication program. Open the Minicom serial communication program with the following command: $ minicom -s Connect to the /dev/ttyUSB1 serial device with the following settings: +--------------------------------------------------------------+ Serial Device : /dev/ttyUSB1 Lockfile Location : /var/lock Callin Program Callout Program Bps/Par/Bits : 115200 8N1 Hardware Flow Control : No Software Flow Control...
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