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[[Category:Development Boards]]
 
[[Category:Development Boards]]
 
[[Category: BeagleBoard]]
 
[[Category: BeagleBoard]]
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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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.
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= Help =
  
= TODO =
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If you need any help:
  
Needs a General Reorder/Cleanup
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*Kernel related help:
  2 install techniques followed by all the 'advanced tweaks'
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** [https://groups.google.com/group/beagleboard Email Beagleboard user group] *Recommended method
Add Lenny/Squeeze instructions for: http://elinux.org/BeagleBoardUbuntu#SGX_Video_Acceleration
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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])
  (Modules are built, just not tested... (http link change jaunty->lenny/squeeze))
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** Kernel Trees
Add Lenny/Squeeze instructions for: http://elinux.org/BeagleBoardUbuntu#Xorg_omapfb_Drivers
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*** [https://github.com/RobertCNelson/armv7-multiplatform/ v4.6.x kernel branch]
  (Built, but xorg might be too old? (http link change jaunty->lenny/squeeze))
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*** [https://github.com/RobertCNelson/bb-kernel/ BeagleBone]
--[[User:RobertCNelson|RobertCNelson]] 15:33, 26 May 2009 (UTC)
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*** [https://github.com/RobertCNelson/linux-dev Development Kernel source code]
  
= KNOWN ISSUES =
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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)
  
2.6.29-oer* USB still flaky on the RevC ehci port.. --[[User:RobertCNelson|RobertCNelson]] 18:17, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
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= Official BeagleBoard.org Images for shipping with BeagleBone Black =
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* http://beagleboard.org/source
  
Kernel Problems:
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= Recommended Beagle Software =
Please email me (gmail), or post to the beagleboard google group, with a pastebin dump of your complete serial bootup. (I'm unable to use irc at work..)
 
Any builds listed in this wiki have been tested with RevB & RevC boards.. (however with not every single u-boot combination.)
 
  
= Recommended Kernel =
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Mainline U-Boot:
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.)
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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]
  
Stable: 2.6.29-oer34 :
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= Debian NetInstall =
  
Lenny: http://www.rcn-ee.com/deb/kernel/beagle/lenny/v2.6.29-58cf2f1-oer34/
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Scripts:
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git clone https://github.com/RobertCNelson/netinstall.git
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cd netinstall
  
Squeeze: http://www.rcn-ee.com/deb/kernel/beagle/squeeze/v2.6.29-58cf2f1-oer34/
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Device Options:
 
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BeagleBoard --dtb omap3-beagle
Currently Testing with Build Beagle: http://www.rcn-ee.com/deb/kernel/beagle/squeeze/v2.6.29-58cf2f1-oer31/
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BeagleBoard-xM --dtb omap3-beagle-xm
 
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BeagleBoard-X15 --dtb am57xx-beagle-x15
Uboot: http://elinux.org/BeagleBoardDebian#Upgrading_u-boot
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BeagleBone (serial) --dtb am335x-bone-serial
 
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BeagleBone (video via cape) --dtb am335x-bone-video
= Native Install via debian-installer (NON QEMU based) =
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BeagleBone Black --dtb am335x-boneblack
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..
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PandaBoard (A1->A3) --dtb omap4-panda
 
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PandaBoard (A4->Ax) --dtb omap4-panda-a4
Testing First Release:
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PandaBoard ES  --dtb omap4-panda-es
 
 
==Development PC: Format SD Card==
 
  
 
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
 
  
==Development PC: Setup SD U-boot 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 Stable
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*Options:
cd /media/disk/
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**--firmware : installs firmware
sudo wget http://www.rcn-ee.com/deb/kernel/CC-beagle-v2.6.29-58cf2f1-oer32
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**--serial-mode : debian-installer uses Serial Port
sudo wget http://ftp.debian.org/debian/dists/lenny/main/installer-armel/current/images/versatile/netboot/initrd.gz
 
sudo mv CC-beagle-v2.6.29-58cf2f1-oer32 uImage
 
sudo gzip -d initrd.gz
 
sudo dd if=initrd of=initrd.pad ibs=8388608 conv=sync
 
  
Tested: 2.6.29-oer31 install RevB5 & RevC2--[[User:RobertCNelson|RobertCNelson]] 14:33, 24 April 2009 (UTC)
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= Demo Image =
  
==Beagleboard: Setup U-boot for netboot install==
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* '''Advanced Users only''': BeagleBoard xM: Kernel source, used in these demo images: https://github.com/RobertCNelson/armv7-multiplatform
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git clone https://github.com/RobertCNelson/armv7-multiplatform.git
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cd armv7-multiplatform
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git checkout origin/v4.9.x -b tmp
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./build_kernel.sh
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* '''Advanced Users only''': BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black:  Kernel v4.4.x source, used in these demo images: https://github.com/RobertCNelson/ti-linux-kernel-dev/tree/ti-linux-4.4.y
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git clone https://github.com/RobertCNelson/ti-linux-kernel-dev.git
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cd ti-linux-kernel-dev
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git checkout origin/ti-linux-4.4.y -b tmp
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./build_kernel.sh
  
Mount SD card
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== Debian (jessie) ==
For Linux Kernel 2.6.28 with DSS2
 
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-16@60'
 
saveenv
 
boot
 
  
For Linux Kernel 2.6.29 and higher using DSS2
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Default username/password:
setenv bootcmd 'mmcinit; fatload mmc 0:1 0x80300000 uImage; fatload mmc 0:1 0x81600000 initrd.pad; bootm 0x80300000'
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*username: debian
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*password: temppwd
Debian Install over DVI Port
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setenv bootargs 'console=tty0 ramdisk_size=8192 root=/dev/ram0 rw rootfstype=ext2 initrd=0x81600000,8M omapfb.mode=dvi:1280x720MR-16@60'
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Image Updated:
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*2017-01-23
Debian Install over the Serial Port *(this seems to be a regression from 2.6.28, which allowed you to specify both...)
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** BeagleBoard xM: v4.9.5-armv7-x4 kernel
setenv bootargs 'console=ttyS2,115200n8 ramdisk_size=8192 root=/dev/ram0 rw rootfstype=ext2 initrd=0x81600000,8M'
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** All BeagleBone Varients: v4.4.43-ti-r84 kernel
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** OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.4.43-ti-r84 kernel
saveenv
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** BeagleBoard-X15: v4.4.43-ti-r84 kernel
boot
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*2017-01-13
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** BeagleBoard xM: v4.9.3-armv7-x4 kernel
The debian-installer should load via the framebuffer, if the screen remains blank, try different resolutions for the bootargs:
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** All BeagleBone Varients: v4.4.40-ti-r80 kernel
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** OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.4.40-ti-r80 kernel
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** BeagleBoard-X15: v4.4.40-ti-r80 kernel
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*2016-11-10
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** BeagleBoard xM: v4.8.7-armv7-x4 kernel
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** All BeagleBone Varients: v4.4.30-ti-r66 kernel
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** OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.4.30-ti-r66 kernel
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** BeagleBoard-X15: v4.4.30-ti-r66 kernel
  
You shall adapt the resolution to you screen as following :
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Services Active:
  omapfb.mode=dvi:1280x720MR-24@60
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  Note: Depending on your internal network these may work out of the box
  Modes:
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  Apache, Port 80: http://arm.local/ (Bone: via usb) http://192.168.7.2
  "1024x768MR-24@60""800x600-MR24@60" ...
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  SSH, Port 22: ssh debian@arm.local (Bone: via usb) debian@192.168.7.2
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Getty, Serial Port
  
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]
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Default user: debian pass: temppwd
  
  Choose a language
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Get prebuilt image:
  C - No localization
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  wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2017-01-23/elinux/debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23.tar.xz
  English - English
 
  
Configure the network:
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Verify Image with:
  usb0: USB net <- See below for 2.6.29. Could not find usb0 with B7 installing 2.6.28.
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sha256sum debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23.tar.xz
  eth0: Ethernet <- Your usb-ethernet device
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03d9ce6df4283e13cf7362521fb83512e155ca99bf6374cc74a3d972fa7666c3  debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23.tar.xz
  wlan0: Wifi <- Your usb-wifi device.. See [[BeagleBoardDebianWifiInstallInfo]] for my hack to set it up.
 
  
  Configuring usb0 network bridge for 2.6.29:
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Unpack Image:
  While you chose your keyboard layout, setup a bridge with ethX and usbX.
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  tar xf debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23.tar.xz
  # ifconfig ethX 0.0.0.0
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cd debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23
  # ifconfig usbX 0.0.0.0
 
  # brctl addbr brX
 
  # brctl addif brX ethX
 
  # brctl addif brX usbX
 
  # ifconfig brX up
 
  # dhclient brX
 
  ''*Sometimes the first beagle DHCP will fail(probably due PC trying autoconnect), just run the auto configuration again and it will configure it right.''
 
  
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
  
Partition disks: This partitioner doesn't have the inform.....? : <yes>
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You should see something like:
  Logical Volume Manager not available: <Continue>
 
  
  Partition disks:
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  Are you sure? I don't see [/dev/idontknow], here is what I do see...
   Guided - Use the largest continuous free space
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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
  
Partitioning scheme....
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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...
  
Example:
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Install Image:
MMC/SD card #1 (mmcblk0) - 2.0 GB Unknown
 
>  #1 primary  57.5 MB    fat32
 
>  #2 primary  1.8 GB B f ext3  /
 
>  #5 logical 148.0 MB  f swap  swap
 
Finish partitioning and write changes to disk
 
  Write the changes to disk? : <yes>
 
  
  No installable kernel was found in the defined APT sources? :
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Quick install script for [board]
  Continue without installing a kernel? : <yes>
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  sudo ./setup_sdcard.sh --mmc /dev/sdX --dtb board
  
Standard System
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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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*All BeagleBone Varients          - beaglebone
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*OMAP5432 uEVM                    - omap5-uevm
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*BeagleBoard-X15                  - am57xx-beagle-x15
  
  No BootLoader: <ok>
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So for the BeagleBoard xM:
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  sudo ./setup_sdcard.sh --mmc /dev/sdX --dtb omap3-beagle-xm
  
==Beagleboard: Setup u-boot for Normal Boot==
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Advanced: Build Image:
Reboot (aka remove power)
 
  
Uboot update bootcmd & bootargs
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git clone https://github.com/RobertCNelson/omap-image-builder.git
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cd omap-image-builder
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git checkout v2017.01.1 -b tmp
  
For Linux Kernel 2.6.28 using DSS2
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Stable:
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 2.6.29 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'
 
 
DVI Port
 
setenv bootargs 'console=tty0 root=/dev/mmcblk0p2 rootwait rootfstype=ext3 ro omapfb.mode=dvi:1280x720MR-16@60'
 
 
Serial Port
 
setenv bootargs 'console=ttyS2,115200n8 root=/dev/mmcblk0p2 rootwait rootfstype=ext3 ro'
 
 
saveenv
 
boot
 
  
Debian will fix the ext3 partition, it'll try to reboot, after halting remove and reapply power.
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Testing:
  
==Beagleboard: install kernel-image==
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./RootStock-NG.sh -c rcn-ee_console_debian_stretch_armhf
  
===Script File===
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== Debian Testing (stretch) ==
Note: this will be updated from time to time. (tested off course, may need "sudo apt-get install wget")
 
  
wget http://www.rcn-ee.com/deb/kernel/update_kernel.sh
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Image Updated:
sudo /bin/bash update-kernel.sh
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*2017-01-23
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** BeagleBoard xM: v4.9.5-armv7-x4 kernel
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** All BeagleBone Varients: v4.4.43-ti-r84 kernel
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** OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.4.43-ti-r84 kernel
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** BeagleBoard-X15: v4.4.43-ti-r84 kernel
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*2017-01-13
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** BeagleBoard xM: v4.9.3-armv7-x4 kernel
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** All BeagleBone Varients: v4.4.40-ti-r80 kernel
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** OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.4.40-ti-r80 kernel
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** BeagleBoard-X15: v4.4.40-ti-r80 kernel
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*2016-11-10
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** BeagleBoard xM: v4.8.7-armv7-x4 kernel
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** All BeagleBone Varients: v4.4.30-ti-r66 kernel
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** OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.4.30-ti-r66 kernel
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** BeagleBoard-X15: v4.4.30-ti-r66 kernel
  
Note: vmlinuz symbolic link (yes <or> no)... Still not sure this matters, i select <yes>...
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Get prebuilt image:
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wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2017-01-23/elinux/debian-stretch-console-armhf-2017-01-23.tar.xz
  
===Manual Method===
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Verify Image with:
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sha256sum debian-stretch-console-armhf-2017-01-23.tar.xz
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5501c8d6f1f62942ba70e63d70342bf883e97c17c1c0b2dedabdf2675dd654f9  debian-stretch-console-armhf-2017-01-23.tar.xz
  
cd /home/<user>
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Unpack image:
  sudo apt-get install uboot-mkimage
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  tar xf debian-stretch-console-armhf-2017-01-23.tar.xz
wget http://www.rcn-ee.com/deb/kernel/beagle/lenny/v2.6.29-58cf2f1-oer34/linux-image-2.6.29-oer34_1.0lenny_armel.deb
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  cd debian-stretch-console-armhf-2017-01-23
  sudo dpkg -i linux-image*
 
  
Extract linux-image's vmlinuz-*
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Then follow the directions shown above with the other images...
dpkg -x linux-image* ./temp
 
  
Mount fat32 partition
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= Flasher =
sudo mount /dev/mmcblk0p1 /mnt
 
  
Build uboot compatible image and copy to fat32 boot partition
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== eMMC: All BeagleBone Varients with eMMC ==
sudo mkimage -A arm -O linux -T kernel -C none -a 0x80008000 -e 0x80008000 -n "Linux" -d ./temp/boot/vmlinuz-*  /mnt/uImage
 
  
Clean up
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This image can be written to a 2GB (or larger) microSD card, via 'dd' on linux or on Windows/Mac/Linux: https://etcher.io 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.
  rm -rfd temp
 
  
Sync, umount Partitions and Reboot
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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
  
= QEMU install method via debian-installer (emulated arm core via Desktop PC)=
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This script will only take about 5-6 Minutes after power on.
  
This methods lasted 4 hours on a PC Ubuntu/Lenny (P4 2GHz) with an external USB2.0 card reader.
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Notes:
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.
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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.
apt-get install qemu
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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.
Note: If your debian armel image crashes while fscking the partition, rebuild qemu from trunk.
 
  
==PC: Format SD Card==
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User: debian
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pass: temppwd
  
You will need a 1GB SD card or greater, depending on the installation chosen :
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Image Updated:
Standard System (without graphical environment) : ~455MB
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*2017-01-23
+ Desktop environment (GNOME) : ~2.3GB
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** All BeagleBone Varients with eMMC: v4.4.43-ti-r84 kernel
Please note that installer download all packages before installing them, that's why you'll need more space disk.
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*2017-01-13
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** All BeagleBone Varients with eMMC: v4.4.40-ti-r80 kernel
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*2016-11-10
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** All BeagleBone Varients with eMMC: v4.4.30-ti-r66 kernel
  
Starting with an empty SD card and using gparted/fdisk, create:
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Get prebuilt image:
  50 MiB Primary Partition, fat32
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  wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2017-01-23/flasher/BBB-eMMC-flasher-debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23-2gb.img.xz
Leave remaining space for the Debian-Installer
 
  
==PC: Preparation==
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Verify Image with:
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sha256sum BBB-eMMC-flasher-debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23-2gb*
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425f0707e9de7a16e56d24e5aa8589b5627575cd74d81e15c33fb951e15abac9  BBB-eMMC-flasher-debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23-2gb.img.xz
  
Create a working directory to keep your files organized.
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Windows/Mac/Linux gui
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http://etcher.io
  
  mkdir debian-armel
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Linux: (dd)
cd debian-armel/
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  xzcat BBB-eMMC-flasher-debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23-2gb.img.xz | sudo dd of=/dev/sdX
wget ftp://ftp.us.debian.org/debian/dists/lenny/main/installer-armel/current/images/versatile/netboot/initrd.gz
 
wget ftp://ftp.us.debian.org/debian/dists/lenny/main/installer-armel/current/images/versatile/netboot/vmlinuz-2.6.26-2-versatile
 
  
==PC: Install Debian in QEMU==
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== eMMC: BeagleBoard-X15 ==
  
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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This image can be written to a 2GB (or larger) microSD card, via 'dd' on linux or on Windows/Mac/Linux: https://etcher.io  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.
  
To install (ARM EABI) Debian inside QEMU:
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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
  
sudo qemu-system-arm -M versatilepb -kernel vmlinuz-2.6.26-2-versatile -initrd initrd.gz -m 256 -hda /dev/sdX -append "root=/dev/ram mem=256M"
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This script will only take about 5-6 Minutes after power on.
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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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.
  
[[Image:Beagleboarddebian-partitiondisk.png]]
+
User: debian
 +
pass: temppwd
  
==PC: Running Debian in QEMU (Optional)==
+
Image Updated:
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.
+
*2017-01-23
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.
+
** BeagleBoard-X15: v4.4.43-ti-r84 kernel
 +
*2017-01-13
 +
** BeagleBoard-X15: v4.4.40-ti-r80 kernel
 +
*2016-11-10
 +
** BeagleBoard-X15: v4.4.30-ti-r66 kernel
  
  sudo qemu-system-arm -M versatilepb -kernel vmlinuz-2.6.26-2-versatile -initrd initrd.img-2.6.26-2-versatile -m 256 -hda /dev/sdX -append "root=/dev/sda2 mem=256M"
+
Get prebuilt image:
 +
  wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2017-01-23/flasher/bbx15-eMMC-flasher-debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23-2gb.img.xz
  
Note: Time will be incorrect.  
+
Verify Image with:
 +
sha256sum bbx15-eMMC-flasher-debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23-2gb*
 +
5a0a8ec329fa66ed326db2eaba0d1e2dfd6f7ebafdda0afc481a44bc09d2ec61  bbx15-eMMC-flasher-debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23-2gb.img.xz
  
sudo apt-get install ntpdate
+
Windows/Mac/Linux gui
  ntpdate pool.ntp.org
+
  http://etcher.io
  
Install default deb packages for linux-image.
+
Linux: (dd)
 +
xzcat bbx15-eMMC-flasher-debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23-2gb.img.xz | sudo dd of=/dev/sdX
  
Stable  2.6.29
+
= raw microSD img =
wget http://www.rcn-ee.com/deb/kernel/beagle/lenny/v2.6.29-58cf2f1-oer34/linux-image-2.6.29-oer34_1.0lenny_armel.deb
 
sudo dpkg -i *.deb
 
  
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.
+
== BeagleBoard xM ==
  
==PC: Linux Kernel Preparation ==
+
This image can be written to a 2GB (or larger) microSD card, via 'dd' on linux or on Windows/Mac/Linux: https://etcher.io
  
Install uboot-mkimage utility
+
User: debian
sudo apt-get install uboot-mkimage
+
pass: temppwd
  
Remount SD card, Ubuntu remounts SD card like this:
+
Auto partition resize:
  /media/vfat/ <fat32>
+
  cd /opt/scripts/tools
  /media/debian/ <ext3>
+
  git pull
 +
./grow_partition.sh
 +
sudo reboot
  
Download Kernel-Image
+
Image Updated:
cd /media/debian/home/<user>/
+
*2017-01-23
wget http://www.rcn-ee.com/deb/kernel/beagle/lenny/v2.6.29-58cf2f1-oer34/linux-image-2.6.29-oer34_1.0lenny_armel.deb
+
** BeagleBoard xM: v4.9.5-armv7-x4 kernel
 +
*2017-01-13
 +
** BeagleBoard xM: v4.9.3-armv7-x4 kernel
 +
*2016-11-10
 +
** BeagleBoard xM: v4.8.7-armv7-x4 kernel
  
Extract linux-image's vmlinuz-*
+
Get prebuilt image:
  dpkg -x linux-image* ./temp
+
  wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2017-01-23/microsd/bbxm-debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23-2gb.img.xz
  
Build uboot compatible image and copy to /media/disk/ <fat32 boot partition>
+
Verify Image with:
  mkimage -A arm -O linux -T kernel -C none -a 0x80008000 -e 0x80008000 -n "Linux" -d ./temp/boot/vmlinuz-*  /media/vfat/uImage
+
  sha256sum bbxm-debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23-2gb*
 +
bf14430337b123489531b87e7a965a6c20ce3a942cf40bc43a23638715146e8b  bbxm-debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23-2gb.img.xz
  
Clean up
+
Windows/Mac/Linux gui
  rm -rfd temp
+
  http://etcher.io
  
Sync, umount Partitions and Install sd card in beagleboard
+
Linux: (dd)
 +
xzcat bbxm-debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23-2gb.img.xz | sudo dd of=/dev/sdX
  
=Beagleboard First Boot, uboot, general notes=
+
== All BeagleBone Varients ==
  
Insert SD Card and power up Beagleboard.
+
This image can be written to a 2GB (or larger) microSD card, via 'dd' on linux or on Windows/Mac/Linux: https://etcher.io
  
==Boot==
+
User: debian
 +
pass: temppwd
  
Using a terminal program, stop u-boot and add these commands:
+
Auto partition resize:
 +
cd /opt/scripts/tools
 +
git pull
 +
./grow_partition.sh
 +
sudo reboot
  
For Linux Kernel 2.6.28 using DSS2
+
Image Updated:
setenv bootcmd 'mmcinit; fatload mmc 0:1 0x80300000 uImage; bootm 0x80300000'
+
*2017-01-23
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'
+
** All BeagleBone Varients: v4.4.43-ti-r84 kernel
saveenv
+
*2017-01-13
boot
+
** All BeagleBone Varients: v4.4.40-ti-r80 kernel
 +
*2016-11-10
 +
** All BeagleBone Varients: v4.4.30-ti-r66 kernel
  
For Linux Kernel 2.6.29 and higher using DSS2
+
Get prebuilt image:
  setenv bootcmd 'mmcinit; fatload mmc 0:1 0x80300000 uImage; bootm 0x80300000'
+
  wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2017-01-23/microsd/bone-debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23-2gb.img.xz
 
DVI Port
 
setenv bootargs 'console=tty0 root=/dev/mmcblk0p2 rootwait rootfstype=ext3 ro omapfb.mode=dvi:1280x720MR-16@60'
 
 
Serial Port
 
setenv bootargs 'console=ttyS2,115200n8 root=/dev/mmcblk0p2 rootwait rootfstype=ext3 ro'
 
 
saveenv
 
boot
 
  
You shall adapt the resolution to you screen as following :
+
Verify Image with:
  omapfb.mode=dvi:1280x720MR-24@60
+
  sha256sum bone-debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23-2gb*
  Modes:
+
  bfb5a5bfb3ce8734ffa68261df5ef5708035e519091fc46b182c7fcf2163fccd bone-debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23-2gb.img.xz
  "1024x768MR-24@60""800x600-MR24@60" ...
 
  
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]
+
Windows/Mac/Linux gui
 +
http://etcher.io
  
The Beagleboard will reboot 3-4 times while the ext3 filesystem is repaired. (may have to remove power etc)
+
Linux: (dd)
 +
xzcat bone-debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23-2gb.img.xz | sudo dd 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/Mac/Linux: https://etcher.io
  
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]] 16:37, 24 April 2009 (UTC) RevB5 + 2.6.29-oer31 & RevC2 + 2.6.29-oer31
+
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
+
*2017-01-23
fatload mmc 0 0x80200000 u-boot-f.bin
+
** OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.4.43-ti-r84 kernel
nand unlock
+
*2017-01-13
nandecc sw
+
** OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.4.40-ti-r80 kernel
nand erase 80000 160000
+
*2016-11-10
nand write.i 0x80200000 80000 160000
+
** OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.4.30-ti-r66 kernel
reset
 
  
==Debian on Beagleboard==
+
Get prebuilt image:
 +
wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2017-01-23/microsd/omap5-uevm-debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23-2gb.img.xz
  
Debian on BeagleBoard uses the following configuration:
+
Verify Image with:
 +
sha256sum omap5-uevm-debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23-2gb*
 +
9e7bd91dc2c41f7217395660b3468168721b15f3fa131e103d4dabd66569456d  omap5-uevm-debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23-2gb.img.xz
  
* Console log = Serial Terminal
+
Windows/Mac/Linux gui
* User Console = HDMI port + usb (keyboard, mouse, etc).  
+
http://etcher.io
  
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
+
xzcat omap5-uevm-debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23-2gb.img.xz | sudo dd 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/Mac/Linux: https://etcher.io
  
==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.
+
*2017-01-23
# 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: v4.4.43-ti-r84 kernel
 +
*2017-01-13
 +
** BeagleBoard-X15: v4.4.40-ti-r80 kernel
 +
*2016-11-10
 +
** BeagleBoard-X15: v4.4.30-ti-r66 kernel
  
=Advanced: Building a Native Debian Kernel=
+
Get prebuilt image:
 +
wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2017-01-23/microsd/bbx15-debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23-2gb.img.xz
  
Note, these are just general build hints.
+
Verify Image with:
 +
sha256sum bbx15-debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23-2gb*
 +
41b05d1dbf317e0619d952923ae7e2faca68e99bf269f28ad3cbe69b99f63af6  bbx15-debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23-2gb.img.xz
  
==Install Dependencies==
+
Windows/Mac/Linux gui
   
+
  http://etcher.io
apt-get install git-core kernel-package fakeroot build-essential curl libncurses-dev uboot-mkimage
 
  
==Linux Kernel==
+
Linux: (dd)
 +
xzcat bbx15-debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23-2gb.img.xz | sudo dd 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
+
General apt syntax for searching and installing a specific kernel:
  make CROSS_COMPILE= distclean
+
  sudo apt-get update
 +
sudo apt-cache search linux-image | grep <branch>
 +
sudo apt-get install linux-image-<specific version>
 +
sudo reboot
  
Copy or Make your defconfig
+
Latest kernel script
  cp ~/dl/defconfig .config
+
  cd /opt/scripts/tools/
  or
+
  git pull
  make CROSS_COMPILE= menuconfig
+
  sudo ./update_kernel.sh <OPTIONS>
  
Create Debian linux-image* & linux-headers* Package
+
== 3.8.x ==
  make-kpkg --cross_compile - clean
+
This is the first beagleboard.org long term kernel tree with capemanager support, it's been the default install for Debian Wheezy
fakeroot make-kpkg --cross_compile - kernel_image kernel_headers
+
  beagleboard.org patchset: https://github.com/beagleboard/linux/tree/3.8
  
Create U-boot uImage
+
3.8.x BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black FULL Cape Support
  make CROSS_COMPILE= uImage
+
  --bone-channel --stable
  
= Deb Builder =
+
3.8.x BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black FULL Cape Support + Xenomai
 +
--bone-xenomai-channel --stable
  
Auto builds for lenny, sid, and mojo's; linux-image and linux-headers's in appropriate schroot's.
+
== 4.4.x-ti ==
 +
This is slated to replace the v3.8.x tree in Debian Jessie, cape manager support is enabled.
 +
beagleboard.org patchset: https://github.com/beagleboard/linux/tree/4.4
 +
Based on: http://git.ti.com/gitweb/?p=ti-linux-kernel/ti-linux-kernel.git;a=shortlog;h=refs/heads/ti-linux-4.4.y
  
[http://www.rcn-ee.com/deb/kernelLatest Images]
+
4.4.x-ti BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black/BeagleBoard-X15
[http://www.rcn-ee.com/deb/kernel/changes.txt  Changelog]
+
  --ti-channel --lts-4_4
  
= Rebuilding *.deb Kernel's from Source =
+
4.4.x-ti BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black/BeagleBoard-X15 + RT
 +
--ti-rt-channel --lts-4_4
  
Warning: This section can be quite old at times, but lots of people still use it (download wise off my site) so i'm bumping this to a relatively stable checkout: 2.6.29-oer34 (and it actually works...)... However note, the PR variable is used differently in 2.6.29+ kernels...
+
4.4.x-ti BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black/BeagleBoard-X15 + Xenomai
 +
--ti-xenomai-channel --lts-4_4
  
Note, this is done native on the BeagleBoard...
+
== Mainline (4.4.x lts) ==
  
GIT Checkout, Beagleboard patches, and defconfig.
+
4.4.x BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black + SGX
 +
--bone-kernel --lts-4_4
  
Requires:
+
4.4.x BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black + RT + SGX
  sudo aptitude install git-core gcc wget kernel-package fakeroot build-essential
+
  --bone-rt-kernel --lts-4_4
  
For this example lets look at: http://cgit.openembedded.net/cgit.cgi?url=openembedded/commit/&id=d962d391fab15d5fb7d9965b05b161da6d4d1157
+
== Mainline (4.9.x lts) ==
  
http://cgit.openembedded.net/cgit.cgi?url=openembedded/tree/conf/machine/include/omap3.inc&id=d962d391fab15d5fb7d9965b05b161da6d4d1157 -> "oer34"
+
4.9.x BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black
 +
--bone-kernel --lts-4_9
  
http://cgit.openembedded.net/cgit.cgi?url=openembedded/tree/recipes/linux/linux-omap_2.6.29.bb&id=d962d391fab15d5fb7d9965b05b161da6d4d1157 -> "GIT" and "PATCHES"
+
4.9.x BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black + RT
 +
--bone-rt-kernel --lts-4_9
  
All build that i do are logged in the build folders: http://www.rcn-ee.com/deb/kernel/beagle/lenny/v2.6.29-58cf2f1-oer34/changes.txt
+
== Debian 8: jessie ==
(easier to mainitain then the old way)
+
sudo apt-get install linux-image-armmp
  
==Retrieve the GIT checkout==
+
Reboot with your new Kernel Image.
  
GIT Checkout: 58cf2f1425abfd3a449f9fe985e48be2d2555022 or Shorthand: 58cf2f1
+
== Xorg Drivers ==
  
git-clone git://git2.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/tmlind/linux-omap-2.6.git
+
Script:
  cd linux-omap-2.6/
+
  cd /opt/scripts/tools/
 
or if you already downloaded it..
 
 
cd linux-omap-2.6/
 
 
  git pull
 
  git pull
 
git checkout 58cf2f1 -b v2.6.29-58cf2f1
 
git archive --format=tar --prefix=v2.6.29-58cf2f1/ v2.6.29-58cf2f1 | gzip > ../v2.6.29-58cf2f1.tar.gz
 
git checkout master
 
git branch v2.6.29-58cf2f1 -D
 
cd ..
 
  
==Copy patches and defconfig==
+
BeagleBoard/PandaBoard:
 +
cd /opt/scripts/tools/graphics/
 +
./ti-omapdrm.sh
 +
 
 +
BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black:
 +
cd /opt/scripts/tools/graphics/
 +
./ti-tilcdc.sh
  
Open linux-omap**.bb: http://cgit.openembedded.net/cgit.cgi?url=openembedded/tree/recipes/linux/linux-omap_2.6.29.bb&id=d962d391fab15d5fb7d9965b05b161da6d4d1157
+
== SGX Drivers ==
  
This contains 50+ 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/v2.6.29-58cf2f1-oer34/
+
=== SGX BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black ===
  
wget http://rcn-ee.homeip.net:81/dl/omap/beagle/v2.6.29-58cf2f1-oer34/v2.6.29-58cf2f1-oer34.diff
+
Note, these are FBDEV only, no xorg/x11/etc...
wget http://rcn-ee.homeip.net:81/dl/omap/beagle/v2.6.29-58cf2f1-oer34/defconfig
 
  
==Rebuild Deb==
+
Install the "4.4.x" lts/bone kernel:
 +
http://elinux.org/BeagleBoardDebian#Mainline_.28lts.29
  
Extract Kernel Source
+
Build SGX userspace for 4.4.x (must be done on an x86, due to the TI 5.01.01.02 blob extractor)
  tar -xf v2.6.29-58cf2f1.tar.gz
+
  git clone https://github.com/RobertCNelson/bb-kernel.git
  cd v2.6.29-58cf2f1/
+
  cd bb-kernel/
 +
git checkout origin/am33x-v4.4 -b tmp-sgx
 +
./sgx_create_package.sh
  
Apply Patch
+
Copy ./deploy/GFX_5.01.01.02.tar.gz to BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black and install
  patch -p1 < ../v2.6.29-58cf2f1-oer34.diff
+
  sudo tar xfv GFX_5.01.01.02.tar.gz -C /
 +
cd /opt/gfxinstall/
 +
sudo ./sgx-install.sh
 +
sudo reboot
  
Copy Defconfig
+
Verify omaplfb & pvrsrvkm loaded
  cp ../defconfig .config
+
  debian@arm:~$ lsmod | grep omaplfb
 +
omaplfb                12065  0
 +
pvrsrvkm              178782  1 omaplfb
  
Testing Changes
+
= Building Kernel =
make menuconfig
 
  
Clean
+
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:
make-kpkg --cross_compile - clean
 
  
Build
+
== Beagle/Beagle xM ==
  fakeroot make-kpkg --cross_compile - kernel_image
+
  http://eewiki.net/display/linuxonarm/BeagleBoard
(and wait 2hr 15mins, note removed kernel_headers* (borken, unless you like x86 headers))
 
  
==OR Normal Building==
+
== BeagleBone ==
 +
http://eewiki.net/display/linuxonarm/BeagleBone
  
Extract Kernel Source
+
== BeagleBone Black ==
  tar -xf v2.6.29-58cf2f1.tar.gz
+
  http://eewiki.net/display/linuxonarm/BeagleBone+Black
cd v2.6.29-58cf2f1/
 
  
Apply Patch
+
== Panda/Panda ES ==
  patch -p1 < ../v2.6.29-58cf2f1-oer34.diff
+
  http://eewiki.net/display/linuxonarm/PandaBoard
  
Copy Defconfig
+
= Upgrading from Debian 5 to Debian 6 =
cp ../defconfig .config
 
  
Testing Changes
+
[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.
make menuconfig
 
  
Build uImage
+
= Upgrading from Debian 6 (Squeeze) to Debian 7 (Wheezy) =
make CROSS_COMPILE= uImage
 
  
=WiFi=
+
Note, this only goes over "armel" -> "armel"... For users wishing to switch from "armel" -> "armhf" just re-install...
  
See [[BeagleBoardDebianWifiInstallInfo|BeagleBoard Debian WiFi install info]].
+
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

Revision as of 15:20, 23 January 2017

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.

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    • 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
BeagleBoard-X15 --dtb am57xx-beagle-x15
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/v4.9.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-4.4.y -b tmp
./build_kernel.sh

Debian (jessie)

Default username/password:

  • username: debian
  • password: temppwd

Image Updated:

  • 2017-01-23
    • BeagleBoard xM: v4.9.5-armv7-x4 kernel
    • All BeagleBone Varients: v4.4.43-ti-r84 kernel
    • OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.4.43-ti-r84 kernel
    • BeagleBoard-X15: v4.4.43-ti-r84 kernel
  • 2017-01-13
    • BeagleBoard xM: v4.9.3-armv7-x4 kernel
    • All BeagleBone Varients: v4.4.40-ti-r80 kernel
    • OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.4.40-ti-r80 kernel
    • BeagleBoard-X15: v4.4.40-ti-r80 kernel
  • 2016-11-10
    • BeagleBoard xM: v4.8.7-armv7-x4 kernel
    • All BeagleBone Varients: v4.4.30-ti-r66 kernel
    • OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.4.30-ti-r66 kernel
    • BeagleBoard-X15: v4.4.30-ti-r66 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/2017-01-23/elinux/debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23.tar.xz

Verify Image with:

sha256sum debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23.tar.xz
03d9ce6df4283e13cf7362521fb83512e155ca99bf6374cc74a3d972fa7666c3  debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23.tar.xz

Unpack Image:

tar xf debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23.tar.xz
cd debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23

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
  • All BeagleBone Varients - 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 v2017.01.1 -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:

  • 2017-01-23
    • BeagleBoard xM: v4.9.5-armv7-x4 kernel
    • All BeagleBone Varients: v4.4.43-ti-r84 kernel
    • OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.4.43-ti-r84 kernel
    • BeagleBoard-X15: v4.4.43-ti-r84 kernel
  • 2017-01-13
    • BeagleBoard xM: v4.9.3-armv7-x4 kernel
    • All BeagleBone Varients: v4.4.40-ti-r80 kernel
    • OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.4.40-ti-r80 kernel
    • BeagleBoard-X15: v4.4.40-ti-r80 kernel
  • 2016-11-10
    • BeagleBoard xM: v4.8.7-armv7-x4 kernel
    • All BeagleBone Varients: v4.4.30-ti-r66 kernel
    • OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.4.30-ti-r66 kernel
    • BeagleBoard-X15: v4.4.30-ti-r66 kernel

Get prebuilt image:

wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2017-01-23/elinux/debian-stretch-console-armhf-2017-01-23.tar.xz

Verify Image with:

sha256sum debian-stretch-console-armhf-2017-01-23.tar.xz
5501c8d6f1f62942ba70e63d70342bf883e97c17c1c0b2dedabdf2675dd654f9  debian-stretch-console-armhf-2017-01-23.tar.xz

Unpack image:

tar xf debian-stretch-console-armhf-2017-01-23.tar.xz
cd debian-stretch-console-armhf-2017-01-23

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

Flasher

eMMC: All BeagleBone Varients with eMMC

This image can be written to a 2GB (or larger) microSD card, via 'dd' on linux or on Windows/Mac/Linux: https://etcher.io 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:

  • 2017-01-23
    • All BeagleBone Varients with eMMC: v4.4.43-ti-r84 kernel
  • 2017-01-13
    • All BeagleBone Varients with eMMC: v4.4.40-ti-r80 kernel
  • 2016-11-10
    • All BeagleBone Varients with eMMC: v4.4.30-ti-r66 kernel

Get prebuilt image:

wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2017-01-23/flasher/BBB-eMMC-flasher-debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23-2gb.img.xz

Verify Image with:

sha256sum BBB-eMMC-flasher-debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23-2gb*
425f0707e9de7a16e56d24e5aa8589b5627575cd74d81e15c33fb951e15abac9  BBB-eMMC-flasher-debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23-2gb.img.xz

Windows/Mac/Linux gui

http://etcher.io

Linux: (dd)

xzcat BBB-eMMC-flasher-debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23-2gb.img.xz | sudo dd of=/dev/sdX

eMMC: BeagleBoard-X15

This image can be written to a 2GB (or larger) microSD card, via 'dd' on linux or on Windows/Mac/Linux: https://etcher.io 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:

  • 2017-01-23
    • BeagleBoard-X15: v4.4.43-ti-r84 kernel
  • 2017-01-13
    • BeagleBoard-X15: v4.4.40-ti-r80 kernel
  • 2016-11-10
    • BeagleBoard-X15: v4.4.30-ti-r66 kernel

Get prebuilt image:

wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2017-01-23/flasher/bbx15-eMMC-flasher-debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23-2gb.img.xz

Verify Image with:

sha256sum bbx15-eMMC-flasher-debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23-2gb*
5a0a8ec329fa66ed326db2eaba0d1e2dfd6f7ebafdda0afc481a44bc09d2ec61  bbx15-eMMC-flasher-debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23-2gb.img.xz

Windows/Mac/Linux gui

http://etcher.io

Linux: (dd)

xzcat bbx15-eMMC-flasher-debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23-2gb.img.xz | sudo dd of=/dev/sdX

raw microSD img

BeagleBoard xM

This image can be written to a 2GB (or larger) microSD card, via 'dd' on linux or on Windows/Mac/Linux: https://etcher.io

User: debian pass: temppwd

Auto partition resize:

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

Image Updated:

  • 2017-01-23
    • BeagleBoard xM: v4.9.5-armv7-x4 kernel
  • 2017-01-13
    • BeagleBoard xM: v4.9.3-armv7-x4 kernel
  • 2016-11-10
    • BeagleBoard xM: v4.8.7-armv7-x4 kernel

Get prebuilt image:

wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2017-01-23/microsd/bbxm-debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23-2gb.img.xz

Verify Image with:

sha256sum bbxm-debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23-2gb*
bf14430337b123489531b87e7a965a6c20ce3a942cf40bc43a23638715146e8b  bbxm-debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23-2gb.img.xz

Windows/Mac/Linux gui

http://etcher.io

Linux: (dd)

xzcat bbxm-debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23-2gb.img.xz | sudo dd of=/dev/sdX

All BeagleBone Varients

This image can be written to a 2GB (or larger) microSD card, via 'dd' on linux or on Windows/Mac/Linux: https://etcher.io

User: debian pass: temppwd

Auto partition resize:

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

Image Updated:

  • 2017-01-23
    • All BeagleBone Varients: v4.4.43-ti-r84 kernel
  • 2017-01-13
    • All BeagleBone Varients: v4.4.40-ti-r80 kernel
  • 2016-11-10
    • All BeagleBone Varients: v4.4.30-ti-r66 kernel

Get prebuilt image:

wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2017-01-23/microsd/bone-debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23-2gb.img.xz

Verify Image with:

sha256sum bone-debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23-2gb*
bfb5a5bfb3ce8734ffa68261df5ef5708035e519091fc46b182c7fcf2163fccd  bone-debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23-2gb.img.xz

Windows/Mac/Linux gui

http://etcher.io

Linux: (dd)

xzcat bone-debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23-2gb.img.xz | sudo dd of=/dev/sdX

OMAP5432 uEVM

This image can be written to a 2GB (or larger) microSD card, via 'dd' on linux or on Windows/Mac/Linux: https://etcher.io

User: debian pass: temppwd

Auto partition resize:

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

Image Updated:

  • 2017-01-23
    • OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.4.43-ti-r84 kernel
  • 2017-01-13
    • OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.4.40-ti-r80 kernel
  • 2016-11-10
    • OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.4.30-ti-r66 kernel

Get prebuilt image:

wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2017-01-23/microsd/omap5-uevm-debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23-2gb.img.xz

Verify Image with:

sha256sum omap5-uevm-debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23-2gb*
9e7bd91dc2c41f7217395660b3468168721b15f3fa131e103d4dabd66569456d  omap5-uevm-debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23-2gb.img.xz

Windows/Mac/Linux gui

http://etcher.io

Linux: (dd)

xzcat omap5-uevm-debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23-2gb.img.xz | sudo dd of=/dev/sdX

BeagleBoard-X15

This image can be written to a 2GB (or larger) microSD card, via 'dd' on linux or on Windows/Mac/Linux: https://etcher.io

User: debian pass: temppwd

Auto partition resize:

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

Image Updated:

  • 2017-01-23
    • BeagleBoard-X15: v4.4.43-ti-r84 kernel
  • 2017-01-13
    • BeagleBoard-X15: v4.4.40-ti-r80 kernel
  • 2016-11-10
    • BeagleBoard-X15: v4.4.30-ti-r66 kernel

Get prebuilt image:

wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2017-01-23/microsd/bbx15-debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23-2gb.img.xz

Verify Image with:

sha256sum bbx15-debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23-2gb*
41b05d1dbf317e0619d952923ae7e2faca68e99bf269f28ad3cbe69b99f63af6  bbx15-debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23-2gb.img.xz

Windows/Mac/Linux gui

http://etcher.io

Linux: (dd)

xzcat bbx15-debian-8.6-console-armhf-2017-01-23-2gb.img.xz | sudo dd of=/dev/sdX

Debian Configuration

Install Latest Kernel Image

General apt syntax for searching and installing a specific kernel:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-cache search linux-image | grep <branch>
sudo apt-get install linux-image-<specific version>
sudo reboot

Latest kernel script

cd /opt/scripts/tools/
git pull
sudo ./update_kernel.sh <OPTIONS>

3.8.x

This is the first beagleboard.org long term kernel tree with capemanager support, it's been the default install for Debian Wheezy

beagleboard.org patchset: https://github.com/beagleboard/linux/tree/3.8
3.8.x BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black FULL Cape Support
--bone-channel --stable
3.8.x BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black FULL Cape Support + Xenomai
--bone-xenomai-channel --stable

4.4.x-ti

This is slated to replace the v3.8.x tree in Debian Jessie, cape manager support is enabled.

beagleboard.org patchset: https://github.com/beagleboard/linux/tree/4.4
Based on: http://git.ti.com/gitweb/?p=ti-linux-kernel/ti-linux-kernel.git;a=shortlog;h=refs/heads/ti-linux-4.4.y
4.4.x-ti BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black/BeagleBoard-X15
--ti-channel --lts-4_4
4.4.x-ti BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black/BeagleBoard-X15 + RT
--ti-rt-channel --lts-4_4
4.4.x-ti BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black/BeagleBoard-X15 + Xenomai
--ti-xenomai-channel --lts-4_4

Mainline (4.4.x lts)

4.4.x BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black + SGX
--bone-kernel --lts-4_4
4.4.x BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black + RT + SGX
--bone-rt-kernel --lts-4_4

Mainline (4.9.x lts)

4.9.x BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black
--bone-kernel --lts-4_9
4.9.x BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black + RT
--bone-rt-kernel --lts-4_9

Debian 8: jessie

sudo apt-get install linux-image-armmp

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 the "4.4.x" lts/bone kernel: http://elinux.org/BeagleBoardDebian#Mainline_.28lts.29

Build SGX userspace for 4.4.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-v4.4 -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