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[[Category: Linux]]
 
[[Category: Linux]]
 
[[Category: OMAP]]
 
[[Category: OMAP]]
This page is about running a (ARM EABI) [http://www.debian.org/ Debian] distribution at [[BeagleBoard]]. BeagleBoard will boot the (ARM EABI) Debian distribution from [[BeagleBoard#MMC.2FSD_boot|SD card]]. To prepare the SD card and install (ARM EABI) Debian on it, [http://bellard.org/qemu/ QEMU] on host PC will be used, following Aurélien Jarno's excellent [http://www.aurel32.net/info/debian_arm_qemu.php Debian on an emulated ARM machine] howto.
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[[Category:Development Boards]]
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[[Category: BeagleBoard]]
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This page is about running a (ARM EABIhf) [https://www.debian.org/ Debian] distribution at [[BeagleBoard]]. BeagleBoard will boot the (ARM EABIhf) Debian distribution from [[BeagleBoard#MMC.2FSD_boot|SD card]]. Debian's NetInstall will be used to install Debian onto your Beagle.
  
Note: Debian armel deb's are compiled for armv4t, this allows debian to support a larger number of arm devices with a single port, at only the sacrifice of speed.  For a more optimized and faster system checkout: [http://mojo.handhelds.org/ Mojo Project] (armv5el & armv6el-vfp editions).  The OMAP3530 on the Beagle Board is armv7-a. See [[BeagleBoardHandheldsMojo|Handhelds Mojo (ARM) at BeagleBoard]] (formerly known as Ubuntu (ARM)) page, too.
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= Help =
  
= Recommended Kernel =
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If you need any help:
So like any big document, it's hard to keep everything up to date.  So if your trying Debian/Mojo for the first time, here's what i recommend, (and it's the same thing i'm running on the build beagle.)
 
  
Considered Stable: 2.6.28-oer17 :
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*Kernel related help:
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** [https://groups.google.com/group/beagleboard Email Beagleboard user group] *Recommended method
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** ''#beagle'': Beagle irc on freenode, accessible also by [http://beagleboard.org/discuss web interface] ([http://www.beagleboard.org/irclogs/index.php logs])
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** Kernel Trees
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*** [https://github.com/RobertCNelson/armv7-multiplatform/ v3.17.x kernel branch]
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*** [https://github.com/RobertCNelson/bb-kernel/ BeagleBone]
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*** [https://github.com/RobertCNelson/linux-dev Development Kernel source code]
  
lenny: http://www.rcn-ee.com/deb/kernel/beagle/lenny/v2.6.28-79d042a-oer17/
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*When asking for help, please provide some debugging information:
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** U-Boot Version installed on board
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** Kernel Version: uname -a
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** pastebin dmesg
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*** Copy from serial port or use "dmesg | pastebinit" (sudo apt-get install pastebinit)
  
squeeze: http://www.rcn-ee.com/deb/kernel/beagle/squeeze/v2.6.28-79d042a-oer17/
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= Official BeagleBoard.org Images for shipping with BeagleBone Black =
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* http://beagleboard.org/source
  
Uboot: 2009 (revC validation): http://elinux.org/BeagleBoardDebian#Upgrading_u-boot
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= Recommended Beagle Software =
  
Currently Testing with Build Beagle: http://www.rcn-ee.com/deb/kernel/beagle/squeeze/v2.6.28-79d042a-oer17/
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Mainline U-Boot:
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* All old Ax, Bx, Cx and Dx boards are required to upgrade to at least these U-Boot versions.
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* XM Boards have no NAND, so MLO/u-boot.img is always required on the first partition
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* Directions: [http://elinux.org/BeagleBoardUbuntu#Upgrade_X-loader_and_U-boot Upgrade X-loader and U-Boot]
  
= Native Install via debian-installer (NON QEMU based) =  
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= Debian NetInstall =  
Note: This install method requires an LCD+usb(keyboard,etc), and uboot 2008-rc2 (Upgrading u-boot (2.6.27's and later)) or later..
 
  
Testing First Release:
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Scripts:
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git clone https://github.com/RobertCNelson/netinstall.git
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cd netinstall
  
==PC: Format SD Card==
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Device Options:
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BeagleBoard --dtb omap3-beagle
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BeagleBoard xM --dtb omap3-beagle-xm
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BeagleBone (serial) --dtb am335x-bone-serial
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BeagleBone (video via cape) --dtb am335x-bone-video
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BeagleBone Black --dtb am335x-boneblack
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PandaBoard (A1->A3) --dtb omap4-panda
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PandaBoard (A4->Ax) --dtb omap4-panda-a4
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PandaBoard ES  --dtb omap4-panda-es
  
 
You will need a 1GB SD card or greater.
 
You will need a 1GB SD card or greater.
 
  Standard System : ~455MB
 
  Standard System : ~455MB
+ Desktop environment (GNOME) : ~2.9GB
 
  
Starting with an empty SD card and using gparted, create:
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== Debian 8 (jessie) ==
50 MiB Primary Partition, fat32
 
Leave remaining space for the Debian-Installer
 
  
==PC: Setup SD uboot Partition==
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Quick Install script for "board"
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sudo ./mk_mmc.sh --mmc /dev/sdX --dtb "board" --distro jessie
  
Mount your SD card fat32 partition. (/media/disk/)
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So For the BeagleBoard xM:
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sudo ./mk_mmc.sh --mmc /dev/sdX --dtb omap3-beagle-xm --distro jessie
  
Debian Lenny
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*Options:
cd /media/disk/
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**--firmware : installs firmware
wget http://www.rcn-ee.com/deb/kernel/CC-v2.6.28-79d042a-oer17
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**--serial-mode : debian-installer uses Serial Port
wget http://ftp.debian.org/debian/dists/lenny/main/installer-armel/current/images/versatile/netboot/initrd.gz
 
mv CC-v2.6.28-79d042a-oer17 uImage
 
gzip -d initrd.gz
 
dd if=initrd of=initrd.pad ibs=8388608 conv=sync
 
  
Script Method (for u-boot 2009+)
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= Demo Image =
  
cd /media/disk/
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* '''Advanced Users only''': Beagle xM: Kernel source, used in these demo images: https://github.com/RobertCNelson/armv7-multiplatform
  wget http://www.rcn-ee.com/deb/kernel/CC-v2.6.28-79d042a-oer17
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  git clone https://github.com/RobertCNelson/armv7-multiplatform.git
  wget http://ftp.debian.org/debian/dists/lenny/main/installer-armel/current/images/versatile/netboot/initrd.gz
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cd armv7-multiplatform
  wget http://www.rcn-ee.com/deb/kernel/boot-scr/deb-netboot.scr
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git checkout origin/v4.1.x -b tmp
  mv CC-v2.6.28-79d042a-oer17 uImage
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  ./build_kernel.sh
  gzip -d initrd.gz
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* '''Advanced Users only''': BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black:  Kernel v4.1.x source, used in these demo images: https://github.com/RobertCNelson/ti-linux-kernel-dev/tree/ti-linux-4.1.y
dd if=initrd of=initrd.pad ibs=8388608 conv=sync
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  git clone https://github.com/RobertCNelson/ti-linux-kernel-dev.git
  mv deb-netboot.scr boot.scr
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  cd ti-linux-kernel-dev
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  git checkout origin/ti-linux-4.1.y -b tmp
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  ./build_kernel.sh
  
For lenny+1 aka squeeze
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== Debian (jessie) ==
Use: http://ftp.debian.org/debian/dists/squeeze/main/installer-armel/current/images/versatile/netboot/initrd.gz
 
  
For Sid
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Default username/password:
Use: http://ftp.debian.org/debian/dists/sid/main/installer-armel/current/images/versatile/netboot/initrd.gz
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*username: debian
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*password: temppwd
  
==Beagleboard==
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Image Updated:
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*2015-08-17
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** Beagle/Beagle xM: v4.1.5-armv7-x2 kernel
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** BeagleBone White/Black/Green: v4.1.5-ti-r10 kernel
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** OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.1.5-ti-r10 kernel
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** BeagleBoard-X15: v4.1.5-ti-r10 kernel
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*2015-07-08
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** Beagle/Beagle xM: v4.1.1-armv7-x1 kernel
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** BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black: v4.1.1-ti-r2 kernel
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** OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.1.1-ti-r2 kernel
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** BeagleBoard-X15: v4.1.1-ti-r2 kernel
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*2015-06-11
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** Beagle/Beagle xM: v4.1.0-rc7-armv7-x0 kernel
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** BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black: v3.14.43-ti-r67 kernel
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** OMAP5432 uEVM: v3.14.43-ti-r67 kernel
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** BeagleBoard-X15: v3.14.43-ti-r67 kernel
  
Mount SD card
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Services Active:
  For Kernel 2.6.26 and 2.6.27
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  Note: Depending on your internal network these may work out of the box
  setenv bootcmd 'mmcinit; fatload mmc 0:1 0x80300000 uImage; fatload mmc 0:1 0x81600000 initrd.pad; bootm 0x80300000'
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  Apache, Port 80: http://arm.local/ (Bone: via usb) http://192.168.7.2
  setenv bootargs 'console=ttyS2,115200n8 console=tty0 ramdisk_size=8192 root=/dev/ram0 rw rootfstype=ext2 initrd=0x81600000,8M video=omapfb:mode:1280x720@60'
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  SSH, Port 22: ssh debian@arm.local (Bone: via usb) debian@192.168.7.2
  saveenv
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  Getty, Serial Port
boot
 
  
For Kernel 2.6.28 with DSS2
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Default user: debian pass: temppwd
setenv bootcmd 'mmcinit; fatload mmc 0:1 0x80300000 uImage; fatload mmc 0:1 0x81600000 initrd.pad; bootm 0x80300000'
 
setenv bootargs 'console=ttyS2,115200n8 console=tty0 ramdisk_size=8192 root=/dev/ram0 rw rootfstype=ext2 initrd=0x81600000,8M omap-dss.def_disp=lcd omapfb.video_mode=1280x720MR-24@60'
 
saveenv
 
boot
 
  
For Kernel 2.6.29 and higher using DSS2
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Get prebuilt image:
  setenv bootcmd 'mmcinit; fatload mmc 0:1 0x80300000 uImage; fatload mmc 0:1 0x81600000 initrd.pad; bootm 0x80300000'
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  wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2015-08-17/elinux/debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17.tar.xz
setenv bootargs 'console=ttyS2,115200n8 console=tty0 ramdisk_size=8192 root=/dev/ram0 rw rootfstype=ext2 initrd=0x81600000,8M omapfb.mode=dvi:1280x720MR-16@60'
 
saveenv
 
boot
 
 
This is only needed if your version of u-boot doesn't have scripting enabled by default.
 
  
The debian-installer should load via the framebuffer, if the screen remains blank, try different resolutions for the bootargs:
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Verify Image with:
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md5sum debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17.tar.xz
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4633c5498760ae704885281a9026e4a4  debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17.tar.xz
  
video=omapfb:mode:1280x720@60
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Unpack Image:
  Modes:
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  tar xf debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17.tar.xz
  "640x480@60""800x600@60""1024x768@60""1280x720@60"480p60""576p50""720p50""720p60""1080p24""1080p25""1080p30",
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  cd debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17
  
Continue the install without loading kernel modules? : <yes>
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If you don't know the location of your SD card:
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sudo ./setup_sdcard.sh --probe-mmc
  
DON'T Select "Guided - use entire disk" <- Loose the fat boot partition.
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You should see something like:
  
Recommended: Select Guided - Use the largest continuous free space
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Are you sure? I don't see [/dev/idontknow], here is what I do see...
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fdisk -l:
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Disk /dev/sda: 500.1 GB, 500107862016 bytes '''<- x86 Root Drive'''
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Disk /dev/sdd: 3957 MB, 3957325824 bytes '''<- MMC/SD card'''
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lsblk:
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NAME  MAJ:MIN RM  SIZE RO TYPE MOUNTPOINT
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sda      8:0    0 465.8G  0 disk
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├─sda1  8:1    0 446.9G  0 part /  '''<- x86 Root Partition'''
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├─sda2  8:2    0    1K  0 part
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└─sda5  8:5    0  18.9G  0 part [SWAP]
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sdd      8:48  1  3.7G  0 disk
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├─sdd1  8:49  1    64M  0 part
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└─sdd2  8:50  1  3.6G  0 part
  
Example:
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* In this example, we can see via mount, '''/dev/sda1''' is the x86 rootfs, therefore '''/dev/sdd''' is the other drive in the system, which is the MMC/SD card that was inserted and should be used by ./setup_sdcard.sh...
Partition #2 of SCSI1 (0,0,0) (sda) as ext3
 
Partition #5 of SCSI1 (0,0,0) (sda) as swap
 
  
Continue without installing a kernel? : <yes>
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Install Image:
  
  Standard System
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Quick install script for [board]
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  sudo ./setup_sdcard.sh --mmc /dev/sdX --dtb board
  
No BootLoader: <ok>
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board options:
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*BeagleBoard Ax/Bx/Cx/Dx          - omap3-beagle
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*BeagleBoard xM                  - omap3-beagle-xm
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*BeagleBone White/Black/Green    - beaglebone
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*OMAP5432 uEVM                    - omap5-uevm
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*BeagleBoard-X15                  - am57xx-beagle-x15
  
==Install complete==
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So for the BeagleBoard xM:
Reboot (aka remove power)
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sudo ./setup_sdcard.sh --mmc /dev/sdX --dtb omap3-beagle-xm
  
Uboot update bootcmd & bootargs
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Advanced: Build Image:
  
  Script Method (copy to fat32 partition)
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  git clone https://github.com/RobertCNelson/omap-image-builder.git
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  cd omap-image-builder
ext3
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  git checkout v2015.08 -b tmp
wget http://www.rcn-ee.com/deb/kernel/boot-scr/deb-ext3.scr
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  mv deb-ext3.scr boot.scr
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Stable:
   
 
ext2
 
wget http://www.rcn-ee.com/deb/kernel/boot-scr/deb-ext2.scr
 
mv deb-ext2.scr boot.scr
 
  
  For Linux Kernel 2.6.28 and higher using DSS2
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  ./RootStock-NG.sh -c rcn-ee_console_debian_jessie_armhf
setenv bootcmd 'mmcinit; fatload mmc 0:1 0x80300000 uImage; bootm 0x80300000'
 
setenv bootargs 'console=ttyS2,115200n8 console=tty0 root=/dev/mmcblk0p2 rootdelay=2 rootfstype=ext3 ro omap-dss.def_disp=lcd omapfb.video_mode=1280x720MR-24@60'
 
saveenv
 
boot
 
  
For Linux Kernel 2.6.26 and 2.6.27
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Testing:
setenv bootcmd 'mmcinit; fatload mmc 0:1 0x80300000 uImage; bootm 0x80300000'
 
setenv bootargs 'console=ttyS2,115200n8 console=tty0 root=/dev/mmcblk0p2 rootdelay=2 rootfstype=ext3 ro video=omapfb:mode:1280x720@60'
 
saveenv
 
boot
 
  
Debian will fix the ext3 partition, it'll try to reboot, after halting remove and reapply power.
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./RootStock-NG.sh -c rcn-ee_console_debian_stretch_armhf
  
==Login & Install kernel-image==
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== Debian Testing (stretch) ==
  
cd /home/<user>
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Image Updated:
sudo apt-get install uboot-mkimage
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*2015-08-17
wget http://www.rcn-ee.com/deb/kernel/beagle/lenny/v2.6.28-79d042a-oer17/linux-image-2.6.28-oer17_1.0lenny_armel.deb
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** Beagle/Beagle xM: v4.1.5-armv7-x2 kernel
sudo dpkg -i linux-image*
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** BeagleBone White/Black/Green: v4.1.5-ti-r10 kernel
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** OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.1.5-ti-r10 kernel
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** BeagleBoard-X15: v4.1.5-ti-r10 kernel
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*2015-07-08
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** Beagle/Beagle xM: v4.1.1-armv7-x1 kernel
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** BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black: v4.1.1-ti-r2 kernel
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** OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.1.1-ti-r2 kernel
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** BeagleBoard-X15: v4.1.1-ti-r2 kernel
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*2015-06-11
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** Beagle/Beagle xM: v4.1.0-rc7-armv7-x0 kernel
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** BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black: v3.14.43-ti-r67 kernel
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** OMAP5432 uEVM: v3.14.43-ti-r67 kernel
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** BeagleBoard-X15: v3.14.43-ti-r67 kernel
  
Extract linux-image's vmlinuz-*
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Get prebuilt image:
  dpkg -x linux-image* ./temp
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  wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2015-08-17/elinux/debian-stretch-console-armhf-2015-08-17.tar.xz
  
Mount fat32 partition
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Verify Image with:
  sudo mount /dev/mmcblk0p1 /mnt
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  md5sum debian-stretch-console-armhf-2015-08-17.tar.xz
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b10a5e002914fed3914e395591bf23c2  debian-stretch-console-armhf-2015-08-17.tar.xz
  
Build uboot compatible image and copy to fat32 boot partition
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Unpack image:
  sudo mkimage -A arm -O linux -T kernel -C none -a 0x80008000 -e 0x80008000 -n "Linux" -d ./temp/boot/vmlinuz-*  /mnt/uImage
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  tar xf debian-stretch-console-armhf-2015-08-17.tar.xz
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cd debian-stretch-console-armhf-2015-08-17
  
Clean up
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Then follow the directions shown above with the other images...
rm -rfd temp
 
  
Sync, umount Partitions and Reboot
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= Flasher =
  
= QEMU install method via debian-installer (emulated arm core via Desktop PC)=
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== eMMC: BeagleBone Black/Green ==
  
This methods lasted 4 hours on a PC Ubuntu/Lenny (P4 2GHz) with an external USB2.0 card reader.
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This image can be written to a 2GB (or larger) microSD card, via 'dd' on linux or on windows: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Win32DiskImager  First press and hold the boot select button (next to the microSD card), then apply power. On bootup the board should indicate it has started the flashing procedure visually via a Cylon Sweep pattern shown on the 4 LED's next to the ethernet jack. Progress is reported on both the serial debug and hdmi connectors, once completed all 4 LED's should be full ONSimply remove power, remove the microSD card and Debian will now boot directly from eMMC.
Install QEMU on your host PC. This assumes that your host PC is running Debian as well. If not, install QEMU the way your host PC distribution uses.
 
  apt-get install qemu
 
Note: If your debian armel image crashes while fscking the partition, rebuild qemu from trunk.
 
  
==PC: Format SD Card==
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Script for reference: (this is the script that writes to the eMMC)
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https://github.com/RobertCNelson/boot-scripts/blob/master/tools/eMMC/init-eMMC-flasher-v3.sh
  
You will need a 1GB SD card or greater, depending on the installation chosen :
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This script will only take about 5-6 Minutes after power on.
Standard System (without graphical environment) : ~455MB
 
+ Desktop environment (GNOME) : ~2.3GB
 
Please note that installer download all packages before installing them, that's why you'll need more space disk.
 
  
Starting with an empty SD card and using gparted/fdisk, create:
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Notes:
50 MiB Primary Partition, fat32
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* If only two LED's stay lit and nothing happens, the board has crashed due to lack of power. Retry with a 5Volt DC power supply connected.
Leave remaining space for the Debian-Installer
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* If the 4 LED's blink a constant pattern, the eMMC write has failed. First REMOVE ALL capes, then retry again.
  
==PC: Preparation==
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User: debian
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pass: temppwd
  
Create a working directory to keep your files organized.
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Image Updated:
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*2015-08-17
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** BeagleBone Black/Green: v4.1.5-ti-r10 kernel
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*2015-07-08
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** BeagleBone Black/Green: v4.1.1-ti-r2 kernel
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*2015-06-11
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** BeagleBone Black/Green: v3.14.43-ti-r67 kernel
  
mkdir debian-armel
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Get prebuilt image:
cd debian-armel/
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  wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2015-08-17/flasher/BBB-eMMC-flasher-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img.xz
  wget ftp://ftp.us.debian.org/debian/dists/lenny/main/installer-armel/current/images/versatile/netboot/initrd.gz
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  wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2015-08-17/flasher/BBB-eMMC-flasher-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.bmap
  wget ftp://ftp.us.debian.org/debian/dists/lenny/main/installer-armel/current/images/versatile/netboot/vmlinuz-2.6.26-1-versatile
 
  
==PC: Install Debian in QEMU==
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Verify Image with:
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md5sum BBB-eMMC-flasher-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb*
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c4bb38cb3aa760ad75e8ef5272b33b0c  BBB-eMMC-flasher-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.bmap
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3ca10baec660c293429f25cfc6990617  BBB-eMMC-flasher-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img.xz
  
Quick Note: Debian Lenny is undergoing Beta/RC testing so these debian installers are currently way out of date, so it will tell you their are unavailable kernel modules, just ignore the question and continue. These modules will be provided later, with the provided linux-image deb.
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Linux: (bmaptool 3.2)
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sudo bmaptool copy --bmap BBB-eMMC-flasher-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.bmap \
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BBB-eMMC-flasher-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img.xz /dev/sdX
  
To install (ARM EABI) Debian inside QEMU:
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Linux: (dd)
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unxz BBB-eMMC-flasher-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img.xz
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sudo dd if=./BBB-eMMC-flasher-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img of=/dev/sdX
  
sudo qemu-system-arm -M versatilepb -kernel vmlinuz-2.6.26-1-versatile -initrd initrd.gz -m 256 -hda /dev/sdX -append "root=/dev/ram mem=256M"
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= raw microSD img =
Note: root/sudo access is required to access /dev/sdX directly (verify mmc card with fdisk -l)
 
  
Partition disks, default settings should work for most: Guided - use the largest continuous free space
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== BeagleBoard (classic) ==
  
[[Image:Beagleboarddebian-partitiondisk.png]]
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This image can be written to a 2GB (or larger) microSD card, via 'dd' on linux or on windows: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Win32DiskImager
  
==PC: Running Debian in QEMU (Optional)==
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User: debian
Note: This section is only useful for people with out a usb-network device for their beagle who would like to install additional applications, otherwise just skip to the next subsection to install your linux-kernel by copying files from your desktop pc to a SD card.
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pass: temppwd
As ext3 filesystem support is not included in kernel you will need an initrd, just copy the one installed in the SD card in /boot.
 
  
  sudo qemu-system-arm -M versatilepb -kernel vmlinuz-2.6.26-1-versatile -initrd initrd.img-2.6.26-1-versatile -m 256 -hda /dev/sdX -append "root=/dev/sda2 mem=256M"
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Auto partition resize:
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  cd /opt/scripts/tools
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git pull
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./grow_partition.sh
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sudo reboot
  
Note: Time will be incorrect.  
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Image Updated:
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*2015-08-17
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** Beagle: v4.1.5-armv7-x2 kernel
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*2015-07-08
 +
** Beagle: v4.1.1-armv7-x1 kernel
 +
*2015-06-11
 +
** Beagle: v4.1.0-rc7-armv7-x0 kernel
  
  sudo apt-get install ntpdate
+
Get prebuilt image:
  ntpdate pool.ntp.org
+
  wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2015-08-17/microsd/bb-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img.xz
 +
  wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2015-08-17/microsd/bb-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.bmap
  
Install default deb packages for linux-image & linux-headers.
+
Verify Image with:
 +
md5sum bb-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb*
 +
0cbd47261bdd1b876e829c062789233a  bb-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.bmap
 +
0cbd47261bdd1b876e829c062789233a  bb-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img.xz
  
Stable  2.6.28
+
Linux: (bmaptool 3.2)
  wget http://www.rcn-ee.com/deb/kernel/beagle/lenny/v2.6.28-79d042a-oer17/linux-image-2.6.28-oer17_1.0lenny_armel.deb
+
  sudo bmaptool copy --bmap bb-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.bmap \
  sudo dpkg -i *.deb
+
  bb-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img.xz /dev/sdX
  
Note: It's easier to download these straight to the sd card after you've mounted the SD card to copy uImage to the FAT partition.
+
Linux: (dd)
 +
unxz bb-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img.xz
 +
sudo dd if=./bb-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img of=/dev/sdX
  
==PC: Linux Kernel Preparation ==
+
== BeagleBoard xM ==
  
Install uboot-mkimage utility
+
This image can be written to a 2GB (or larger) microSD card, via 'dd' on linux or on windows: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Win32DiskImager
sudo apt-get install uboot-mkimage
 
  
Remount SD card, Ubuntu remounts SD card like this:
+
User: debian
/media/vfat/ <fat32>
+
pass: temppwd
/media/debian/ <ext3>
 
  
Download Kernel-Image
+
Auto partition resize:
  cd /media/debian/home/<user>/  
+
  cd /opt/scripts/tools
  wget http://www.rcn-ee.com/deb/kernel/beagle/lenny/v2.6.28-79d042a-oer17/linux-image-2.6.28-oer17_1.0lenny_armel.deb
+
git pull
 +
  ./grow_partition.sh
 +
sudo reboot
  
Extract linux-image's vmlinuz-*
+
Image Updated:
dpkg -x linux-image* ./temp
+
*2015-08-17
 +
** Beagle xM: v4.1.5-armv7-x2 kernel
 +
*2015-07-08
 +
** Beagle xM: v4.1.1-armv7-x1 kernel
 +
*2015-06-11
 +
** Beagle xM: v4.1.0-rc7-armv7-x0 kernel
  
Build uboot compatible image and copy to /media/disk/ <fat32 boot partition>
+
Get prebuilt image:
mkimage -A arm -O linux -T kernel -C none -a 0x80008000 -e 0x80008000 -n "Linux" -d ./temp/boot/vmlinuz-/media/vfat/uImage
+
wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2015-08-17/microsd/bbxm-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img.xz
 +
wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2015-08-17/microsd/bbxm-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.bmap
  
Clean up
+
Verify Image with:
  rm -rfd temp
+
  md5sum bbxm-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb*
 +
b0b8f64aac92f5cc280413a80b959a6d  bbxm-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.bmap
 +
b042dec7d980562cfbb4414ad5ce5cde  bbxm-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img.xz
  
Sync, umount Partitions and Install sd card in beagleboard
+
Linux: (bmaptool 3.2)
 +
sudo bmaptool copy --bmap bbxm-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.bmap \
 +
bbxm-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img.xz /dev/sdX
  
=Beagleboard First Boot, uboot, general notes=
+
Linux: (dd)
 +
unxz bbxm-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img.xz
 +
sudo dd if=./bbxm-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img of=/dev/sdX
  
Insert SD Card and power up Beagleboard.
+
== BeagleBone White/Black/Green ==
  
==Boot==
+
This image can be written to a 2GB (or larger) microSD card, via 'dd' on linux or on windows: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Win32DiskImager
  
Using a terminal program, stop u-boot and add these commands:
+
User: debian
 +
pass: temppwd
  
For Linux Kernel 2.6.26 and 2.6.27
+
Auto partition resize:
setenv bootcmd 'mmcinit; fatload mmc 0:1 0x80300000 uImage; bootm 0x80300000'
+
  cd /opt/scripts/tools
  setenv bootargs 'console=ttyS2,115200n8 console=tty0 root=/dev/mmcblk0p2 rootdelay=2 rootfstype=ext3 ro video=omapfb:mode:1280x720@60'
+
git pull
  saveenv
+
  ./grow_partition.sh
  boot
+
  sudo reboot
  
You shall adapt the resolution to you screen as following :
+
Image Updated:
video=omapfb:mode:1280x720@60
+
*2015-08-17
Modes:
+
** BeagleBone White/Black/Green: v4.1.5-ti-r10 kernel
"640x480@60""800x600@60""1024x768@60""1280x720@60"480p60""576p50""720p50""720p60""1080p24""1080p25""1080p30",
+
*2015-07-08
 +
** BeagleBone White/Black/Green: v4.1.1-ti-r2 kernel
 +
*2015-06-11
 +
** BeagleBone White/Black/Green: v3.14.43-ti-r67 kernel
  
For Linux Kernel 2.6.28 and higher using DSS2
+
Get prebuilt image:
  setenv bootcmd 'mmcinit; fatload mmc 0:1 0x80300000 uImage; bootm 0x80300000'
+
  wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2015-08-17/microsd/bone-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img.xz
  setenv bootargs 'console=ttyS2,115200n8 console=tty0 root=/dev/mmcblk0p2 rootdelay=2 rootfstype=ext3 ro omap-dss.def_disp=lcd omapfb.video_mode=1280x720MR-24@60'
+
  wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2015-08-17/microsd/bone-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.bmap
saveenv
 
boot
 
  
You shall adapt the resolution to you screen as following :
+
Verify Image with:
  omapfb.video_mode=1280x720MR-24@60
+
  md5sum bone-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb*
  Modes:
+
  0561042d4f3cf806fbbd88d84777bbc4  bone-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.bmap
  "1024x768MR-24@60""800x600-MR24@60" ...
+
  61cda9556caf4e6ba81421d6d5ba8f3d  bone-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img.xz
  
Here is more explanation on dss video options : [http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/tmlind/linux-omap-2.6.git;a=blob;f=Documentation/fb/modedb.txt;h=ec4dee75a35450376ad13442ea926eaf76de76aa;hb=HEAD]
+
Linux: (bmaptool 3.2)
 +
sudo bmaptool copy --bmap bone-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.bmap \
 +
bone-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img.xz /dev/sdX
  
The Beagleboard will reboot 3-4 times while the ext3 filesystem is repaired. (may have to remove power etc)
+
Linux: (dd)
 +
unxz bone-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img.xz
 +
sudo dd if=./bone-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img of=/dev/sdX
  
=== Upgrading u-boot  ===
+
== OMAP5432 uEVM ==
  
Using gparted, create a new 50MB Primary fat32 Partition on a blank SD card, or use your existing fat32 partition.
+
This image can be written to a 2GB (or larger) microSD card, via 'dd' on linux or on windows: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Win32DiskImager
  
cd /media/disk
+
User: debian
sudo wget http://rcn-ee.homeip.net:81/dl/omap/uboot/u-boot-beagleboard-2009.03+r22+gitr2dea1db2a3b7c12ed70bbf8ee50755089c5e5170-r22.bin
+
pass: temppwd
sudo mv u-boot-beagleboard-2009.03+r22+gitr2dea1db2a3b7c12ed70bbf8ee50755089c5e5170-r22.bin u-boot-f.bin
 
  
Tested --[[User:RobertCNelson|RobertCNelson]] 16:44, 22 April 2009 (UTC) RevB5 + 2.6.29-oer30
+
Auto partition resize:
 +
cd /opt/scripts/tools
 +
git pull
 +
./grow_partition.sh
 +
sudo reboot
  
Insert SD Card, boot Beagleboard and stop U-Boot from booting
+
Image Updated:
mmcinit
+
*2015-08-17
fatload mmc 0 0x80200000 u-boot-f_revc_v3.bin
+
** OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.1.5-ti-r10 kernel
nand unlock
+
*2015-07-08
nandecc sw
+
** OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.1.1-ti-r2 kernel
nand erase 80000 160000
+
*2015-06-11
nand write.i 0x80200000 80000 160000
+
** OMAP5432 uEVM: v3.14.43-ti-r67 kernel
reset
 
  
==Debian on Beagleboard==
+
Get prebuilt image:
 +
wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2015-08-17/microsd/omap5-uevm-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img.xz
 +
wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2015-08-17/microsd/omap5-uevm-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.bmap
  
Debian on BeagleBoard uses the following configuration:
+
Verify Image with:
 +
md5sum omap5-uevm-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb*
 +
d03f202299266eec0ef9d730aec6c77a  omap5-uevm-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.bmap
 +
8a0dd02bc637345a8891b75d5c5899bb  omap5-uevm-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img.xz
  
* Console log = Serial Terminal
+
Linux: (bmaptool 3.2)
* User Console = HDMI port + usb (keyboard, mouse, etc).  
+
sudo bmaptool copy --bmap omap5-uevm-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.bmap \
 +
omap5-uevm-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img.xz /dev/sdX
  
If you want to log in with the serial port, you will have to add to /etc/inittab
+
Linux: (dd)
  S:2345:respawn:/sbin/getty 115200 ttyS2
+
unxz omap5-uevm-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img.xz
 +
sudo dd if=./omap5-uevm-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img of=/dev/sdX
  
And if you want to log in as root on the serial port, add ttyS2 to /etc/securetty.
+
== BeagleBoard-X15 ==
  
Note : the beagle board I have was not configured as USB host. I had to modify it to be able to use mouse and keyboards (see [http://elinux.org/BeagleBoard#OTG]). I you do not want to do this, you'll have to install a Vnc server on the beagle to access desktop.
+
This image can be written to a 2GB (or larger) microSD card, via 'dd' on linux or on windows: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Win32DiskImager
  
==Current Issues==
+
User: debian
#Xorg not displaying, modify /etc/X11/xorg.conf as following :
+
pass: temppwd
Section "Device"
 
Identifier "Configured Video Device"
 
Option "UseFBDev" "true"
 
Driver "fbdev"
 
EndSection
 
#Swap disabled: change /dev/hda5 -> /dev/mmcblk0p5 in /etc/fstab (artifact of qemu install to /dev/hdaX)
 
#RTC seems to be not enabled: use ntpdate when ethernet works, or issue
 
date +"%m%d%y%H%M" -s MMDDYYHHMM
 
  
[[Image:Beagleboarddebian-GNOME.jpg]]
+
Auto partition resize:
 +
cd /opt/scripts/tools
 +
git pull
 +
./grow_partition.sh
 +
sudo reboot
  
==Notes==
+
Image Updated:
#'fbdev' is normally *slow* since it completely relies on the system cpu to update the framebuffer. Once the video processing core's driver is released this will no longer be an issue.
+
*2015-08-17
# Debian/Gnome actually need the swap to run (up to 90Mo of swap space on my beagle with 128Mo RAM shipped on it) so that it's even slower when using the SD card (try using an external hdd disk).
+
** BeagleBoard-X15: v4.1.5-ti-r10 kernel
 +
*2015-07-08
 +
** BeagleBoard-X15: v4.1.1-ti-r2 kernel
 +
*2015-06-11
 +
** BeagleBoard-X15: v3.14.43-ti-r67 kernel
  
=Advanced: Building a Native Debian Kernel=
+
Get prebuilt image:
 +
wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2015-08-17/microsd/bbx15-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img.xz
 +
wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2015-08-17/microsd/bbx15-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.bmap
  
Note, these are just general build hints.
+
Verify Image with:
 +
md5sum bbx15-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb*
 +
6113cf783d5cbd302d0d669cd94ea90c  bbx15-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.bmap
 +
66534f87f3e62d22386714214027a9d4  bbx15-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img.xz
  
==Install Dependencies==
+
Linux: (bmaptool 3.2)
   
+
  sudo bmaptool copy --bmap bbx15-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.bmap \
  apt-get install git-core kernel-package fakeroot build-essential curl libncurses-dev uboot-mkimage
+
  bbx15-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img.xz /dev/sdX
  
==Linux Kernel==
+
Linux: (dd)
 +
unxz bbx15-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img.xz
 +
sudo dd if=./bbx15-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img of=/dev/sdX
  
git clone git://git2.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/tmlind/linux-omap-2.6.git
+
= Debian Configuration =
cd linux-omap-2.6/
 
git checkout -b beagle <tag you wish to use>
 
  
Patch Kernel with patches you need:
+
==Install Latest Kernel Image==
patch -p1 < ~/dl/patches/*.patch
 
  
Setup Kernel .config
+
Script:
  make CROSS_COMPILE= distclean
+
  cd /opt/scripts/tools
 +
git pull
  
Copy or Make your defconfig
+
Stable:
  cp ~/dl/defconfig .config
+
  ./update_kernel.sh
or
 
make CROSS_COMPILE= menuconfig
 
  
Create Debian linux-image* & linux-headers* Package
+
Testing:
  make-kpkg --cross_compile - clean
+
  ./update_kernel.sh --beta-kernel
fakeroot make-kpkg --cross_compile - kernel_image kernel_headers
 
  
Create U-boot uImage
+
Custom: (has to be on rcn-ee.net)
  make CROSS_COMPILE= uImage
+
  ./update_kernel.sh --kernel v3.8.13-bone69
  
= Deb Builder =
+
Reboot with your new Kernel Image.
  
Auto builds for lenny, sid, and mojo's; linux-image and linux-headers's in appropriate schroot's.
+
== Xorg Drivers ==
  
[http://www.rcn-ee.com/deb/kernel/  Latest Images]
+
Script:
[http://www.rcn-ee.com/deb/kernel/changes.txt Changelog]
+
cd /opt/scripts/tools/
 +
  git pull
  
= Rebuilding *.deb Kernel's from Source =
+
BeagleBoard/PandaBoard:
 +
cd /opt/scripts/tools/graphics/
 +
./ti-omapdrm.sh
  
Warning: This section was quite old, but lots of people still use it (download wise off my site) so i'm bumping this to a relatively stable checkout: 2.6.28-oer17 (and it actually works...)... However note, the PR variable is used differently in 2.6.29+ kernels...
+
BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black:
 +
cd /opt/scripts/tools/graphics/
 +
./ti-tilcdc.sh
  
Note, this is done native on the BeagleBoard...
+
== SGX Drivers ==
  
GIT Checkout, Beagleboard patches, and defconfig.
+
=== SGX BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black ===
  
Requires:
+
Note, these are FBDEV only, no xorg/x11/etc...
sudo aptitude install git-core gcc wget kernel-package fakeroot build-essential
 
  
For this example lets look at: http://cgit.openembedded.net/cgit.cgi?url=openembedded/commit/&id=df49f5e7f5a14c6736806f3163787608c958f4c9
+
Install sgx modules (3.14.x-ti or 4.1.x kernel):
 +
sudo apt-get install ti-sgx-es8-modules-`uname -r`
 +
sudo depmod -a `uname -r`
 +
sudo update-initramfs -uk `uname -r`
  
All build that i do are logged here: http://www.rcn-ee.com/deb/kernel/changes.txt
+
Build SGX userspace for 3.14.x-ti (must be done on an x86, due to the TI 5.01.01.02 blob extractor)
 +
git clone https://github.com/RobertCNelson/ti-linux-kernel-dev.git
 +
cd ti-linux-kernel-dev/
 +
git checkout origin/ti-linux-3.14.y -b tmp-sgx
 +
./sgx_create_package.sh
  
==Retrieve the GIT checkout==
+
Build SGX userspace for 4.1.x (must be done on an x86, due to the TI 5.01.01.02 blob extractor)
 +
git clone https://github.com/RobertCNelson/bb-kernel.git
 +
cd bb-kernel/
 +
git checkout origin/am33x-v4.1 -b tmp-sgx
 +
./sgx_create_package.sh
  
GIT Checkout: 79d042a081d3e467c735bb0d9569ed6296f85a3c or Shorthand: 79d042a
+
Copy ./deploy/GFX_5.01.01.02.tar.gz to BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black and install
 +
sudo tar xfv GFX_5.01.01.02.tar.gz -C /
 +
cd /opt/gfxinstall/
 +
sudo ./sgx-install.sh
 +
sudo reboot
  
  git-clone git://git2.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/tmlind/linux-omap-2.6.git
+
Verify omaplfb & pvrsrvkm loaded
cd linux-omap-2.6/
+
  debian@arm:~$ lsmod | grep omaplfb
   
+
  omaplfb                12065 0
  or if you already downloaded it..
+
  pvrsrvkm              178782 1 omaplfb
   
 
cd linux-omap-2.6/
 
git pull
 
 
git checkout 79d042a -b v2.6.28-79d042a
 
git archive --format=tar --prefix=v2.6.28-79d042a/ v2.6.28-79d042a | gzip > ../v2.6.28-79d042a.tar.gz
 
git checkout master
 
git branch v2.6.28-79d042a -D
 
  cd ..
 
  
==Copy patches and defconfig==  
+
= Building Kernel =
  
Open linux-omap**.bb: http://cgit.openembedded.net/cgit.cgi?url=openembedded/tree/recipes/linux/linux-omap_2.6.28.bb&id=df49f5e7f5a14c6736806f3163787608c958f4c9
+
Note, this section use to have a lot of details, but maintenance of the two wiki's became a pain, so for now on we will just link to my other pages:
  
This contains 20+ patches need to form a specific (oe) Openembedded release, too keep things neat and simple for my beagle builder, I'll usually combine this into a single diff located here along with the defconfig. http://rcn-ee.homeip.net:81/dl/omap/beagle/v2.6.28-79d042a-oer17/
+
== Beagle/Beagle xM ==
 +
http://eewiki.net/display/linuxonarm/BeagleBoard
  
wget http://rcn-ee.homeip.net:81/dl/omap/beagle/v2.6.28-79d042a-oer17/v2.6.28-79d042a-oer17.diff
+
== BeagleBone ==
  wget http://rcn-ee.homeip.net:81/dl/omap/beagle/v2.6.28-79d042a-oer17/defconfig
+
  http://eewiki.net/display/linuxonarm/BeagleBone
  
==Rebuild Deb==
+
== BeagleBone Black ==
 +
http://eewiki.net/display/linuxonarm/BeagleBone+Black
  
Extract Kernel Source
+
== Panda/Panda ES ==
  tar -xf v2.6.28-79d042a.tar.gz
+
  http://eewiki.net/display/linuxonarm/PandaBoard
cd v2.6.28-79d042a/
 
  
Apply Patch
+
= Upgrading from Debian 5 to Debian 6 =
patch -p1 < ../v2.6.28-79d042a-oer17.diff
 
  
Copy Defconfig
+
[http://www.jeremycole.com/blog/2011/03/09/beagleboard-upgrading-from-debian-5-to-debian-6/ Upgrading] from Debian 5 to Debian 6 report and tutorial.
cp ../defconfig .config
 
  
Testing Changes
+
= Upgrading from Debian 6 (Squeeze) to Debian 7 (Wheezy) =
make menuconfig
 
  
Clean
+
Note, this only goes over "armel" -> "armel"... For users wishing to switch from "armel" -> "armhf" just re-install...
make-kpkg --cross_compile - clean
 
  
Build
+
sudo apt-get update ; sudo apt-get upgrade
  fakeroot make-kpkg --cross_compile - kernel_image kernel_headers
+
  sudo sed -i -e "s/squeeze/wheezy/g" /etc/apt/sources.list
(and wait 2hr 15mins)
+
sudo apt-get update ; sudo apt-get install -y apt aptitude udev dpkg
 +
sudo aptitude update ; sudo aptitude -y safe-upgrade ; sudo aptitude -y dist-upgrade

Revision as of 07:23, 18 August 2015

This page is about running a (ARM EABIhf) Debian distribution at BeagleBoard. BeagleBoard will boot the (ARM EABIhf) Debian distribution from SD card. Debian's NetInstall will be used to install Debian onto your Beagle.

Help

If you need any help:

  • When asking for help, please provide some debugging information:
    • U-Boot Version installed on board
    • Kernel Version: uname -a
    • pastebin dmesg
      • Copy from serial port or use "dmesg | pastebinit" (sudo apt-get install pastebinit)

Official BeagleBoard.org Images for shipping with BeagleBone Black

Recommended Beagle Software

Mainline U-Boot:

  • All old Ax, Bx, Cx and Dx boards are required to upgrade to at least these U-Boot versions.
  • XM Boards have no NAND, so MLO/u-boot.img is always required on the first partition
  • Directions: Upgrade X-loader and U-Boot

Debian NetInstall

Scripts:

git clone https://github.com/RobertCNelson/netinstall.git
cd netinstall

Device Options:

BeagleBoard --dtb omap3-beagle
BeagleBoard xM --dtb omap3-beagle-xm
BeagleBone (serial) --dtb am335x-bone-serial
BeagleBone (video via cape) --dtb am335x-bone-video
BeagleBone Black --dtb am335x-boneblack
PandaBoard (A1->A3) --dtb omap4-panda
PandaBoard (A4->Ax) --dtb omap4-panda-a4
PandaBoard ES  --dtb omap4-panda-es

You will need a 1GB SD card or greater.

Standard System : ~455MB

Debian 8 (jessie)

Quick Install script for "board"

sudo ./mk_mmc.sh --mmc /dev/sdX --dtb "board" --distro jessie

So For the BeagleBoard xM:

sudo ./mk_mmc.sh --mmc /dev/sdX --dtb omap3-beagle-xm --distro jessie
  • Options:
    • --firmware : installs firmware
    • --serial-mode : debian-installer uses Serial Port

Demo Image

git clone https://github.com/RobertCNelson/armv7-multiplatform.git
cd armv7-multiplatform
git checkout origin/v4.1.x -b tmp
./build_kernel.sh
git clone https://github.com/RobertCNelson/ti-linux-kernel-dev.git
cd ti-linux-kernel-dev
git checkout origin/ti-linux-4.1.y -b tmp
./build_kernel.sh

Debian (jessie)

Default username/password:

  • username: debian
  • password: temppwd

Image Updated:

  • 2015-08-17
    • Beagle/Beagle xM: v4.1.5-armv7-x2 kernel
    • BeagleBone White/Black/Green: v4.1.5-ti-r10 kernel
    • OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.1.5-ti-r10 kernel
    • BeagleBoard-X15: v4.1.5-ti-r10 kernel
  • 2015-07-08
    • Beagle/Beagle xM: v4.1.1-armv7-x1 kernel
    • BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black: v4.1.1-ti-r2 kernel
    • OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.1.1-ti-r2 kernel
    • BeagleBoard-X15: v4.1.1-ti-r2 kernel
  • 2015-06-11
    • Beagle/Beagle xM: v4.1.0-rc7-armv7-x0 kernel
    • BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black: v3.14.43-ti-r67 kernel
    • OMAP5432 uEVM: v3.14.43-ti-r67 kernel
    • BeagleBoard-X15: v3.14.43-ti-r67 kernel

Services Active:

Note: Depending on your internal network these may work out of the box
Apache, Port 80: http://arm.local/ (Bone: via usb) http://192.168.7.2
SSH, Port 22: ssh debian@arm.local (Bone: via usb) debian@192.168.7.2
Getty, Serial Port

Default user: debian pass: temppwd

Get prebuilt image:

wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2015-08-17/elinux/debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17.tar.xz

Verify Image with:

md5sum debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17.tar.xz
4633c5498760ae704885281a9026e4a4  debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17.tar.xz

Unpack Image:

tar xf debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17.tar.xz
cd debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17

If you don't know the location of your SD card:

sudo ./setup_sdcard.sh --probe-mmc

You should see something like:

Are you sure? I don't see [/dev/idontknow], here is what I do see...

fdisk -l:
Disk /dev/sda: 500.1 GB, 500107862016 bytes <- x86 Root Drive
Disk /dev/sdd: 3957 MB, 3957325824 bytes <- MMC/SD card

lsblk:
NAME   MAJ:MIN RM   SIZE RO TYPE MOUNTPOINT
sda      8:0    0 465.8G  0 disk 
├─sda1   8:1    0 446.9G  0 part /  <- x86 Root Partition
├─sda2   8:2    0     1K  0 part 
└─sda5   8:5    0  18.9G  0 part [SWAP]
sdd      8:48   1   3.7G  0 disk 
├─sdd1   8:49   1    64M  0 part 
└─sdd2   8:50   1   3.6G  0 part 
  • In this example, we can see via mount, /dev/sda1 is the x86 rootfs, therefore /dev/sdd is the other drive in the system, which is the MMC/SD card that was inserted and should be used by ./setup_sdcard.sh...

Install Image:

Quick install script for [board]

sudo ./setup_sdcard.sh --mmc /dev/sdX --dtb board

board options:

  • BeagleBoard Ax/Bx/Cx/Dx - omap3-beagle
  • BeagleBoard xM - omap3-beagle-xm
  • BeagleBone White/Black/Green - beaglebone
  • OMAP5432 uEVM - omap5-uevm
  • BeagleBoard-X15 - am57xx-beagle-x15

So for the BeagleBoard xM:

sudo ./setup_sdcard.sh --mmc /dev/sdX --dtb omap3-beagle-xm

Advanced: Build Image:

git clone https://github.com/RobertCNelson/omap-image-builder.git
cd omap-image-builder
git checkout v2015.08 -b tmp

Stable:

./RootStock-NG.sh -c rcn-ee_console_debian_jessie_armhf

Testing:

./RootStock-NG.sh -c rcn-ee_console_debian_stretch_armhf

Debian Testing (stretch)

Image Updated:

  • 2015-08-17
    • Beagle/Beagle xM: v4.1.5-armv7-x2 kernel
    • BeagleBone White/Black/Green: v4.1.5-ti-r10 kernel
    • OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.1.5-ti-r10 kernel
    • BeagleBoard-X15: v4.1.5-ti-r10 kernel
  • 2015-07-08
    • Beagle/Beagle xM: v4.1.1-armv7-x1 kernel
    • BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black: v4.1.1-ti-r2 kernel
    • OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.1.1-ti-r2 kernel
    • BeagleBoard-X15: v4.1.1-ti-r2 kernel
  • 2015-06-11
    • Beagle/Beagle xM: v4.1.0-rc7-armv7-x0 kernel
    • BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black: v3.14.43-ti-r67 kernel
    • OMAP5432 uEVM: v3.14.43-ti-r67 kernel
    • BeagleBoard-X15: v3.14.43-ti-r67 kernel

Get prebuilt image:

wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2015-08-17/elinux/debian-stretch-console-armhf-2015-08-17.tar.xz

Verify Image with:

md5sum debian-stretch-console-armhf-2015-08-17.tar.xz
b10a5e002914fed3914e395591bf23c2  debian-stretch-console-armhf-2015-08-17.tar.xz

Unpack image:

tar xf debian-stretch-console-armhf-2015-08-17.tar.xz
cd debian-stretch-console-armhf-2015-08-17

Then follow the directions shown above with the other images...

Flasher

eMMC: BeagleBone Black/Green

This image can be written to a 2GB (or larger) microSD card, via 'dd' on linux or on windows: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Win32DiskImager First press and hold the boot select button (next to the microSD card), then apply power. On bootup the board should indicate it has started the flashing procedure visually via a Cylon Sweep pattern shown on the 4 LED's next to the ethernet jack. Progress is reported on both the serial debug and hdmi connectors, once completed all 4 LED's should be full ON. Simply remove power, remove the microSD card and Debian will now boot directly from eMMC.

Script for reference: (this is the script that writes to the eMMC)

https://github.com/RobertCNelson/boot-scripts/blob/master/tools/eMMC/init-eMMC-flasher-v3.sh

This script will only take about 5-6 Minutes after power on.

Notes:

  • If only two LED's stay lit and nothing happens, the board has crashed due to lack of power. Retry with a 5Volt DC power supply connected.
  • If the 4 LED's blink a constant pattern, the eMMC write has failed. First REMOVE ALL capes, then retry again.

User: debian pass: temppwd

Image Updated:

  • 2015-08-17
    • BeagleBone Black/Green: v4.1.5-ti-r10 kernel
  • 2015-07-08
    • BeagleBone Black/Green: v4.1.1-ti-r2 kernel
  • 2015-06-11
    • BeagleBone Black/Green: v3.14.43-ti-r67 kernel

Get prebuilt image:

wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2015-08-17/flasher/BBB-eMMC-flasher-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img.xz
wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2015-08-17/flasher/BBB-eMMC-flasher-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.bmap

Verify Image with:

md5sum BBB-eMMC-flasher-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb*
c4bb38cb3aa760ad75e8ef5272b33b0c  BBB-eMMC-flasher-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.bmap
3ca10baec660c293429f25cfc6990617  BBB-eMMC-flasher-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img.xz

Linux: (bmaptool 3.2)

sudo bmaptool copy --bmap BBB-eMMC-flasher-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.bmap \
BBB-eMMC-flasher-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img.xz /dev/sdX

Linux: (dd)

unxz BBB-eMMC-flasher-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img.xz
sudo dd if=./BBB-eMMC-flasher-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img of=/dev/sdX

raw microSD img

BeagleBoard (classic)

This image can be written to a 2GB (or larger) microSD card, via 'dd' on linux or on windows: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Win32DiskImager

User: debian pass: temppwd

Auto partition resize:

cd /opt/scripts/tools
git pull
./grow_partition.sh
sudo reboot

Image Updated:

  • 2015-08-17
    • Beagle: v4.1.5-armv7-x2 kernel
  • 2015-07-08
    • Beagle: v4.1.1-armv7-x1 kernel
  • 2015-06-11
    • Beagle: v4.1.0-rc7-armv7-x0 kernel

Get prebuilt image:

wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2015-08-17/microsd/bb-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img.xz
wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2015-08-17/microsd/bb-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.bmap

Verify Image with:

md5sum bb-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb*
0cbd47261bdd1b876e829c062789233a  bb-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.bmap
0cbd47261bdd1b876e829c062789233a  bb-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img.xz

Linux: (bmaptool 3.2)

sudo bmaptool copy --bmap bb-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.bmap \
bb-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img.xz /dev/sdX

Linux: (dd)

unxz bb-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img.xz
sudo dd if=./bb-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img of=/dev/sdX

BeagleBoard xM

This image can be written to a 2GB (or larger) microSD card, via 'dd' on linux or on windows: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Win32DiskImager

User: debian pass: temppwd

Auto partition resize:

cd /opt/scripts/tools
git pull
./grow_partition.sh
sudo reboot

Image Updated:

  • 2015-08-17
    • Beagle xM: v4.1.5-armv7-x2 kernel
  • 2015-07-08
    • Beagle xM: v4.1.1-armv7-x1 kernel
  • 2015-06-11
    • Beagle xM: v4.1.0-rc7-armv7-x0 kernel

Get prebuilt image:

wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2015-08-17/microsd/bbxm-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img.xz
wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2015-08-17/microsd/bbxm-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.bmap

Verify Image with:

md5sum bbxm-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb*
b0b8f64aac92f5cc280413a80b959a6d  bbxm-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.bmap
b042dec7d980562cfbb4414ad5ce5cde  bbxm-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img.xz

Linux: (bmaptool 3.2)

sudo bmaptool copy --bmap bbxm-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.bmap \
bbxm-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img.xz /dev/sdX

Linux: (dd)

unxz bbxm-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img.xz
sudo dd if=./bbxm-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img of=/dev/sdX

BeagleBone White/Black/Green

This image can be written to a 2GB (or larger) microSD card, via 'dd' on linux or on windows: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Win32DiskImager

User: debian pass: temppwd

Auto partition resize:

cd /opt/scripts/tools
git pull
./grow_partition.sh
sudo reboot

Image Updated:

  • 2015-08-17
    • BeagleBone White/Black/Green: v4.1.5-ti-r10 kernel
  • 2015-07-08
    • BeagleBone White/Black/Green: v4.1.1-ti-r2 kernel
  • 2015-06-11
    • BeagleBone White/Black/Green: v3.14.43-ti-r67 kernel

Get prebuilt image:

wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2015-08-17/microsd/bone-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img.xz
wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2015-08-17/microsd/bone-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.bmap

Verify Image with:

md5sum bone-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb*
0561042d4f3cf806fbbd88d84777bbc4  bone-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.bmap
61cda9556caf4e6ba81421d6d5ba8f3d  bone-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img.xz

Linux: (bmaptool 3.2)

sudo bmaptool copy --bmap bone-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.bmap \
bone-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img.xz /dev/sdX

Linux: (dd)

unxz bone-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img.xz
sudo dd if=./bone-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img of=/dev/sdX

OMAP5432 uEVM

This image can be written to a 2GB (or larger) microSD card, via 'dd' on linux or on windows: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Win32DiskImager

User: debian pass: temppwd

Auto partition resize:

cd /opt/scripts/tools
git pull
./grow_partition.sh
sudo reboot

Image Updated:

  • 2015-08-17
    • OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.1.5-ti-r10 kernel
  • 2015-07-08
    • OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.1.1-ti-r2 kernel
  • 2015-06-11
    • OMAP5432 uEVM: v3.14.43-ti-r67 kernel

Get prebuilt image:

wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2015-08-17/microsd/omap5-uevm-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img.xz
wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2015-08-17/microsd/omap5-uevm-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.bmap

Verify Image with:

md5sum omap5-uevm-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb*
d03f202299266eec0ef9d730aec6c77a  omap5-uevm-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.bmap
8a0dd02bc637345a8891b75d5c5899bb  omap5-uevm-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img.xz

Linux: (bmaptool 3.2)

sudo bmaptool copy --bmap omap5-uevm-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.bmap \
omap5-uevm-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img.xz /dev/sdX

Linux: (dd)

unxz omap5-uevm-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img.xz
sudo dd if=./omap5-uevm-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img of=/dev/sdX

BeagleBoard-X15

This image can be written to a 2GB (or larger) microSD card, via 'dd' on linux or on windows: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Win32DiskImager

User: debian pass: temppwd

Auto partition resize:

cd /opt/scripts/tools
git pull
./grow_partition.sh
sudo reboot

Image Updated:

  • 2015-08-17
    • BeagleBoard-X15: v4.1.5-ti-r10 kernel
  • 2015-07-08
    • BeagleBoard-X15: v4.1.1-ti-r2 kernel
  • 2015-06-11
    • BeagleBoard-X15: v3.14.43-ti-r67 kernel

Get prebuilt image:

wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2015-08-17/microsd/bbx15-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img.xz
wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2015-08-17/microsd/bbx15-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.bmap

Verify Image with:

md5sum bbx15-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb*
6113cf783d5cbd302d0d669cd94ea90c  bbx15-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.bmap
66534f87f3e62d22386714214027a9d4  bbx15-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img.xz

Linux: (bmaptool 3.2)

sudo bmaptool copy --bmap bbx15-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.bmap \
bbx15-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img.xz /dev/sdX

Linux: (dd)

unxz bbx15-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img.xz
sudo dd if=./bbx15-debian-8.1-console-armhf-2015-08-17-2gb.img of=/dev/sdX

Debian Configuration

Install Latest Kernel Image

Script:

cd /opt/scripts/tools
git pull

Stable:

./update_kernel.sh

Testing:

./update_kernel.sh --beta-kernel

Custom: (has to be on rcn-ee.net)

./update_kernel.sh --kernel v3.8.13-bone69

Reboot with your new Kernel Image.

Xorg Drivers

Script:

cd /opt/scripts/tools/
git pull

BeagleBoard/PandaBoard:

cd /opt/scripts/tools/graphics/
./ti-omapdrm.sh

BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black:

cd /opt/scripts/tools/graphics/
./ti-tilcdc.sh

SGX Drivers

SGX BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black

Note, these are FBDEV only, no xorg/x11/etc...

Install sgx modules (3.14.x-ti or 4.1.x kernel):

sudo apt-get install ti-sgx-es8-modules-`uname -r`
sudo depmod -a `uname -r`
sudo update-initramfs -uk `uname -r`

Build SGX userspace for 3.14.x-ti (must be done on an x86, due to the TI 5.01.01.02 blob extractor)

git clone https://github.com/RobertCNelson/ti-linux-kernel-dev.git
cd ti-linux-kernel-dev/
git checkout origin/ti-linux-3.14.y -b tmp-sgx
./sgx_create_package.sh

Build SGX userspace for 4.1.x (must be done on an x86, due to the TI 5.01.01.02 blob extractor)

git clone https://github.com/RobertCNelson/bb-kernel.git
cd bb-kernel/
git checkout origin/am33x-v4.1 -b tmp-sgx
./sgx_create_package.sh

Copy ./deploy/GFX_5.01.01.02.tar.gz to BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black and install

sudo tar xfv GFX_5.01.01.02.tar.gz -C /
cd /opt/gfxinstall/
sudo ./sgx-install.sh
sudo reboot

Verify omaplfb & pvrsrvkm loaded

debian@arm:~$ lsmod | grep omaplfb
omaplfb                12065  0 
pvrsrvkm              178782  1 omaplfb

Building Kernel

Note, this section use to have a lot of details, but maintenance of the two wiki's became a pain, so for now on we will just link to my other pages:

Beagle/Beagle xM

http://eewiki.net/display/linuxonarm/BeagleBoard

BeagleBone

http://eewiki.net/display/linuxonarm/BeagleBone

BeagleBone Black

http://eewiki.net/display/linuxonarm/BeagleBone+Black

Panda/Panda ES

http://eewiki.net/display/linuxonarm/PandaBoard

Upgrading from Debian 5 to Debian 6

Upgrading from Debian 5 to Debian 6 report and tutorial.

Upgrading from Debian 6 (Squeeze) to Debian 7 (Wheezy)

Note, this only goes over "armel" -> "armel"... For users wishing to switch from "armel" -> "armhf" just re-install...

sudo apt-get update ; sudo apt-get upgrade
sudo sed -i -e "s/squeeze/wheezy/g" /etc/apt/sources.list
sudo apt-get update ; sudo apt-get install -y apt aptitude udev dpkg
sudo aptitude update ; sudo aptitude -y safe-upgrade ; sudo aptitude -y dist-upgrade