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QUICK START GUIDE VAB-630 Linux EVK v1.0.1 100-09182017-114800...
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The information and product specifications within this document are subject to change at any time, without notice and without obligation to notify any person of such change. VIA Technologies, Inc. reserves the right the make changes to the products described in this manual at any time without prior notice.
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VAB-630 Linux EVK v1.0.1 Quick Start Guide Revision History Version Date Remarks 1.00 09/18/2017 Initial release...
VAB-630_Linux_EVK_v1.0.1.zip: contains installation script files and the precompiled U-boot and image for evaluating the VAB-630 board. 1.1.2. Document Folder Contents VAB-630_Linux_EVK_v1.0.1_ Quick_Start_Guide_v1.00_20170918.pdf: This Quick Start Guide explains how to boot the Linux EVK system image on the VAB-630 board in order to begin evaluating the platform.
VAB-630 Linux EVK v1.0.1 Quick Start Guide 1.2. Version Information and Supported Features • U-Boot version: 1.1.4 • Kernel version: 3.4.5 • Evaluation image: Debian 8.6 • Development based on debian-8.6.0-lxde-player (Debian 8.6) • Supports SPI with eMMC boot • Supports HDMI or LVDS display •...
Next, extract the VAB-630_Linux_EVK_v1.0.1.zip and copy the bspinst folder and scriptcmd file onto the Micro SD card. Insert the prepared Micro SD card into the VAB-630, connect an HDMI display, and power on the device to initiate the update process.
The first step is to connect the host machine to the console board, then connect the console board to the VAB-630 through the Debug UART connector (J1). Use a serial port communication program such as PuTTY, GtkTerm, or Minicom, to configure the serial port setting and connect to the debug console.
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SFCS0- VCC_SF Debug UART connector (J1) pinout table Next, power on the VAB-630 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. WonderMedia Technologies, Inc.
The following sections below describes how to switch the settings from HDMI to LVDS, and vice versa. 3.2.1. Setting Up the LVDS Display Parameter To set up the LVDS monitor, first connect the ONation LVDS panel to the VAB-630 board through the LVDS1 connector l a y...
VAB-630 Linux EVK v1.0.1 Quick Start Guide To switch to LVDS mode, open and edit /etc/X11/xorg.conf file, Remove the pound sign “#” located in front of LVDS mode 1280x80 to enable it and add the pound sign “#” in front of HDMI mode 1920x1080 to disable it.
VAB-630 Linux EVK v1.0.1 Quick Start Guide 3.3. Configuring Watchdog Timer A Watchdog timer is an electronic timer that is used to detect and recover 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: $ sudo ./wdt_driver_test.out enable...
VAB-630 Linux EVK v1.0.1 Quick Start Guide 3.4. Setting Up GPIO The DIO port on the VAB-630 board consists of 15 pins. Pins 1~7 and 10~12 are the active pins. The following section explains setting up these pins for input/output communication.
VAB-630 Linux EVK v1.0.1 Quick Start Guide # echo 1 > /sys/class/gpio/unexport To read the multifunction GPIO pin status; use the following command: # cat /sys/kernel/debug/gpio 3.4.2. 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 >...
The COM port of the VAB-630 board supports RS-232 mode (Serial Device: /dev/ttyS1) and TX/RX communication with other devices. The first step is to connect the host machine to the COM port on the VAB-630 using an RS- 232 cable. Next on the host machine, and VAB-630 start a serial communication program such as Putty, GtkTerm or Minicom with the same serial port setting using the appropriate serial device.
VAB-630 board. 4.1. Configuring the EMIO-2531 miniPCIe/EMIO-5531 USB Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Module The VAB-630 default driver supports the EMIO-2531 miniPCIe/EMIO-5531 USB Wi-Fi & Bluetooth module. 4.1.1. Connecting to the Internet The first step is to insert the EMIO-2531 module into the miniPCIe slot or connect the EMIO-5531 module to the onboard USB pin header (JUSB1) using the USB cable (P/N: 99G3-190042).
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VAB-630 Linux EVK v1.0.1 Quick Start Guide Connecting the USB Wi-Fi & Bluetooth cable When the boot process is completed, click on the “Network Manager” icon to configure the Wi-Fi. A list of Wi-Fi connections will appear on the screen, select the appropriate device to complete the Wi-Fi connection.
[bluetooth]# quit 4.1.2.2. Setting Up the Bluetooth SPP Profile The VAB-630 supports SPP server mode and SPP client mode. Use the following commands to run the “bluetoothctl” to show the Bluetooth MAC address and set up pairing mode for the EMIO-2531 or EMIO-5531 module. .
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Start a serial communication program on the host machine with the same communication settings using the appropriate Bluetooth SPP device. Afterwards the Bluetooth SPP device and the VAB-630 will be able to communicate through the programs (for example sending a keypress on one machine should be shown on the other machine).
The EMIO-2550 miniPCIe Mobile Broadband module supports 3G functions. 4.2.1. Connecting to the Internet The first step is to insert an active SIM card into the SIM card slot on the VAB-630 board, and then insert the EMIO-2550 module into the miniPCIe slot. After installing the module connect the provided antenna to the module.
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VAB-630 Linux EVK v1.0.1 Quick Start Guide Inserting the EMIO-2550 module To configure the Mobile broadband connection, click on the “Network Manager” icon located in the notification area then click “New Mobile Broadband connection” and a wizard will appear; follow the wizard screen dialogue box to create the connection.
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VAB-630 Linux EVK v1.0.1 Quick Start Guide After the connection is created, click on the “Network Manager” icon again and select the connection you just created. The successful connection looks like this: Successful connection screen...
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