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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]]. Debian's NetInstall will be used to install Debian onto your Beagle.
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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.
 
  
 
= Help =
 
= Help =
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*Kernel related help:
 
*Kernel related help:
** [http://groups.google.com/group/beagleboard Email Beagleboard user group] *Recommended method
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** [https://groups.google.com/group/beagleboard Email Beagleboard user group] *Recommended method
 
** ''#beagle'': Beagle irc on freenode, accessible also by [http://beagleboard.org/discuss web interface] ([http://www.beagleboard.org/irclogs/index.php logs])
 
** ''#beagle'': Beagle irc on freenode, accessible also by [http://beagleboard.org/discuss web interface] ([http://www.beagleboard.org/irclogs/index.php logs])
** [https://launchpad.net/~beagleboard-kernel Launchpad Project "Beagleboard Kernel"]
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** Kernel Trees
*** [https://code.launchpad.net/~beagleboard-kernel/+junk/2.6-stable Stable Kernel 2.6.36 src]
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*** [https://github.com/RobertCNelson/armv7-multiplatform/ v4.6.x kernel branch]
*** [https://code.launchpad.net/~beagleboard-kernel/+junk/2.6.38-devel Development Kernel src]
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*** [https://github.com/RobertCNelson/bb-kernel/ BeagleBone]
** [http://elinux.org/BeagleBoardUbuntuKernel Kernel Testing Results]
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*** [https://github.com/RobertCNelson/linux-dev Development Kernel source code]
  
 
*When asking for help, please provide some debugging information:
 
*When asking for help, please provide some debugging information:
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** pastebin dmesg
 
** pastebin dmesg
 
*** Copy from serial port or use "dmesg | pastebinit" (sudo apt-get install pastebinit)
 
*** Copy from serial port or use "dmesg | pastebinit" (sudo apt-get install pastebinit)
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= Official BeagleBoard.org Images for shipping with BeagleBone Black =
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* http://beagleboard.org/source
  
 
= Recommended Beagle Software =  
 
= Recommended Beagle Software =  
  
X-loader/MLO (1.4.4ss) & U-Boot (2010.03) (Zippy1 & Zippy2 Support)
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Mainline U-Boot:
* All Bx, C2/3/4 Boards are required to upgrade to atleast these MLO and U-Boot versions.
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* 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 u-boot.bin is always required on the first partition
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* XM Boards have no NAND, so MLO/u-boot.img is always required on the first partition
 
* Directions: [http://elinux.org/BeagleBoardUbuntu#Upgrade_X-loader_and_U-boot Upgrade X-loader and U-Boot]
 
* Directions: [http://elinux.org/BeagleBoardUbuntu#Upgrade_X-loader_and_U-boot Upgrade X-loader and U-Boot]
  
 
= Debian NetInstall =  
 
= Debian NetInstall =  
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Scripts:
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git clone https://github.com/RobertCNelson/netinstall.git
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cd netinstall
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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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BeagleBoard-X15 --dtb am57xx-beagle-x15
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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
 
  
== Debian Squeeze ==
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== Debian 8 (jessie) ==
  
  git clone git://github.com/RobertCNelson/netinstall-omap.git
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Quick Install script for "board"
cd netinstall-omap
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  sudo ./mk_mmc.sh --mmc /dev/sdX --dtb "board" --distro jessie
  ./mk_mmc.sh --mmc /dev/sdX --uboot beagle --distro squeeze --firmware
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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
  
 
*Options:
 
*Options:
**--uboot : beagle, (panda only serial, display not working)
 
**--distro : squeeze
 
 
**--firmware : installs firmware
 
**--firmware : installs firmware
 
**--serial-mode : debian-installer uses Serial Port
 
**--serial-mode : debian-installer uses Serial Port
**--usb-rootfs : (uImage on /dev/mmcblkp0 and rootfs on external usb drive /dev/sda1)
 
  
Note: The default options work for most people, but if you'd like to tweak boot settings, edit these before running the script.  
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= Demo Image =
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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
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== Debian (jessie) ==
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Default username/password:
 +
*username: debian
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*password: temppwd
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Image Updated:
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*2017-04-07
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** BeagleBoard xM: v4.9.20-armv7-x4 kernel
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** All BeagleBone Varients: v4.4.59-ti-r96 kernel
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** OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.4.59-ti-r96 kernel
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** BeagleBoard-X15: v4.4.59-ti-r96 kernel
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*2017-03-09
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** BeagleBoard xM: v4.9.13-armv7-x4 kernel
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** All BeagleBone Varients: v4.4.52-ti-r91 kernel
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** OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.4.52-ti-r91 kernel
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** BeagleBoard-X15: v4.4.52-ti-r91 kernel
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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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Services Active:
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Note: Depending on your internal network these may work out of the box
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Apache, Port 80: http://arm.local/ (Bone: via usb) http://192.168.7.2
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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
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Default user: debian pass: temppwd
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Get prebuilt image:
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wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2017-04-07/elinux/debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07.tar.xz
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Verify Image with:
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sha256sum debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07.tar.xz
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a76dab3171a6b0299a60a9d8331b982f68ae3b62188e51b6b08be2763b41efdd  debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07.tar.xz
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Unpack Image:
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tar xf debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07.tar.xz
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cd debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07
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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
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You should see something like:
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Are you sure? I don't see [/dev/idontknow], here is what I do see...
 
   
 
   
  NetInstall boot Settings:
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  fdisk -l:
  gedit ./netinstall-omap/scripts/dvi.cmd
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  Disk /dev/sda: 500.1 GB, 500107862016 bytes '''<- x86 Root Drive'''
  gedit ./netinstall-omap/scripts/serial.cmd
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  Disk /dev/sdd: 3957 MB, 3957325824 bytes '''<- MMC/SD card'''
 
   
 
   
  Normal Boot Settings:
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  lsblk:
  gedit ./netinstall-omap/scripts/dvi-normal-squeeze.cmd
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  NAME  MAJ:MIN RM  SIZE RO TYPE MOUNTPOINT
  gedit ./netinstall-omap/scripts/serial-normal-squeeze.cmd
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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
  
==Beagleboard: NetInstall==
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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...
  
Choose a language
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Install Image:
  C - No localization
 
  English - English
 
  
  Configure the network:
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Quick install script for [board]
  usb0: USB net <- See below for 2.6.29. Could not find usb0 with B7 installing 2.6.28.
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  sudo ./setup_sdcard.sh --mmc /dev/sdX --dtb board
  eth0: Ethernet <- Your usb-ethernet device
 
  wlan0: Wifi <- Your usb-wifi device.. See [[BeagleBoardDebianWifiInstallInfo]] for my hack to set it up.
 
  
===usb0 howto===
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board options:
There's a lot of question on irc about this, it might make sense to add a wiki page going thru with linux/winxp etc.. --[[User:RobertCNelson|RobertCNelson]] 00:55, 23 April 2010 (UTC)
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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
  
Configuring usb0 network bridge for 2.6.29:
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So for the BeagleBoard xM:
  While you chose your keyboard layout, setup a bridge with ethX and usbX.
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sudo ./setup_sdcard.sh --mmc /dev/sdX --dtb omap3-beagle-xm
  # ifconfig ethX 0.0.0.0
 
  # 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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Advanced: Build Image:
  
  Partition disks: This partitioner doesn't have the inform.....? : <yes>
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  git clone https://github.com/RobertCNelson/omap-image-builder.git
  Logical Volume Manager not available: <Continue>
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cd omap-image-builder
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git checkout v2017.04 -b tmp
  
Partition disks:
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Stable:
  Guided - Use the largest continuous free space
 
  
  Partitioning scheme....
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  ./RootStock-NG.sh -c rcn-ee_console_debian_jessie_armhf
  
Example:
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Testing:
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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  ./RootStock-NG.sh -c rcn-ee_console_debian_stretch_armhf
  Continue without installing a kernel? : <yes>
 
  
Standard System
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== Debian Testing (stretch) ==
  
No BootLoader: <ok>
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Image Updated:
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*2017-04-07
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** BeagleBoard xM: v4.9.20-armv7-x4 kernel
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** All BeagleBone Varients: v4.4.59-ti-r96 kernel
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** OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.4.59-ti-r96 kernel
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** BeagleBoard-X15: v4.4.59-ti-r96 kernel
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*2017-03-09
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** BeagleBoard xM: v4.9.13-armv7-x4 kernel
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** All BeagleBone Varients: v4.4.52-ti-r91 kernel
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** OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.4.52-ti-r91 kernel
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** BeagleBoard-X15: v4.4.52-ti-r91 kernel
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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
  
==Beagleboard: Install Latest Kernel==
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Get prebuilt image:
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wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2017-04-07/elinux/debian-stretch-console-armhf-2017-04-07.tar.xz
  
Script File:
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Verify Image with:
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sha256sum debian-stretch-console-armhf-2017-04-07.tar.xz
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998b4fca4d6f232d72f227a286bdad44c0a40bb794904249330f6776ad628fa0  debian-stretch-console-armhf-2017-04-07.tar.xz
  
  Lenny:
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Unpack image:
  wget http://rcn-ee.net/deb/kernel/beagle/lenny/v2.6.32.11-x13/install-me.sh
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tar xf debian-stretch-console-armhf-2017-04-07.tar.xz
  sudo /bin/bash install-me.sh
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cd debian-stretch-console-armhf-2017-04-07
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Squeeze:
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Then follow the directions shown above with the other images...
export DIST=squeeze
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  wget http://rcn-ee.net/deb/${DIST}/LATEST
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= Flasher =
  wget $(cat ./LATEST | grep STABLE | awk '{print $3}')
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  /bin/bash install-me.sh
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== eMMC: All BeagleBone Varients with eMMC ==
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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.
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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
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This script will only take about 5-6 Minutes after power on.
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 +
Notes:
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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.
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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.
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User: debian
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pass: temppwd
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Image Updated:
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*2017-04-07
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** All BeagleBone Varients with eMMC: v4.4.59-ti-r96 kernel
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*2017-03-09
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** All BeagleBone Varients with eMMC: v4.4.52-ti-r91 kernel
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*2017-01-23
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** All BeagleBone Varients with eMMC: v4.4.43-ti-r84 kernel
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Get prebuilt image:
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  wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2017-04-07/flasher/BBB-eMMC-flasher-debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07-2gb.img.xz
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Verify Image with:
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sha256sum BBB-eMMC-flasher-debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07-2gb*
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fdcf012f4dd773fbbf66f3a97da1e35cc3a3b444b1195a0ea8380d61936a3145  BBB-eMMC-flasher-debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07-2gb.img.xz
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Windows/Mac/Linux gui
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http://etcher.io
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Linux: (dd)
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xzcat BBB-eMMC-flasher-debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07-2gb.img.xz | sudo dd of=/dev/sdX
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== eMMC: BeagleBoard-X15 ==
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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.
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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
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This script will only take about 5-6 Minutes after power on.
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 +
Notes:
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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.
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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.
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 +
User: debian
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pass: temppwd
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 +
Image Updated:
 +
*2017-04-07
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** BeagleBoard-X15: v4.4.59-ti-r96 kernel
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*2017-03-09
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** BeagleBoard-X15: v4.4.52-ti-r91 kernel
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*2017-01-23
 +
** BeagleBoard-X15: v4.4.43-ti-r84 kernel
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Get prebuilt image:
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  wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2017-04-07/flasher/bbx15-eMMC-flasher-debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07-2gb.img.xz
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Verify Image with:
 +
sha256sum bbx15-eMMC-flasher-debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07-2gb*
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f2db385c72216da54754d1470738b5ede2f8146ab3c7da01976f15d59e26dddf  bbx15-eMMC-flasher-debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07-2gb.img.xz
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Windows/Mac/Linux gui
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  http://etcher.io
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Linux: (dd)
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xzcat bbx15-eMMC-flasher-debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07-2gb.img.xz | sudo dd of=/dev/sdX
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 +
= raw microSD img =
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== BeagleBoard xM ==
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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
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 +
User: debian
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pass: temppwd
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 +
Auto partition resize:
 +
cd /opt/scripts/tools
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git pull
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./grow_partition.sh
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sudo reboot
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 +
Image Updated:
 +
*2017-04-07
 +
** BeagleBoard xM: v4.9.20-armv7-x4 kernel
 +
*2017-03-09
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** BeagleBoard xM: v4.9.13-armv7-x4 kernel
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*2017-01-23
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** BeagleBoard xM: v4.9.5-armv7-x4 kernel
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 +
Get prebuilt image:
 +
  wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2017-04-07/microsd/bbxm-debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07-2gb.img.xz
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 +
Verify Image with:
 +
sha256sum bbxm-debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07-2gb*
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934303e755677854c958e33319f7c80d9f26fd3bb788d1eb971ea8e134035726  bbxm-debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07-2gb.img.xz
  
Reboot with your new Kernel
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Windows/Mac/Linux gui
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http://etcher.io
  
= Debian Configuration =
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Linux: (dd)
 +
xzcat bbxm-debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07-2gb.img.xz | sudo dd of=/dev/sdX
  
== Serial Ports ==
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== All BeagleBone Varients ==
  
Lenny
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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
  
edit /etc/inittab and add:
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User: debian
S:2345:respawn:/sbin/getty 115200 ttyS2
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pass: temppwd
  
For root access over the serial port add ttyS2 to /etc/securetty
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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
  
== WiFi ==
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Image Updated:
 +
*2017-04-07
 +
** All BeagleBone Varients: v4.4.59-ti-r96 kernel
 +
*2017-03-09
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** All BeagleBone Varients: v4.4.52-ti-r91 kernel
 +
*2017-01-23
 +
** All BeagleBone Varients: v4.4.43-ti-r84 kernel
  
See [[BeagleBoardDebianWifiInstallInfo|BeagleBoard Debian WiFi install info]].
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Get prebuilt image:
 +
wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2017-04-07/microsd/bone-debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07-2gb.img.xz
  
== SGX Video Acceleration ==
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Verify Image with:
 +
sha256sum bone-debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07-2gb*
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e85bca49efaa2ba22f023c3c435c87297419f902d79ee79468c0eb1414b01671  bone-debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07-2gb.img.xz
  
Requirements: 2.6-stable from launchpad or 2.6.35.3-x1+ deb's from rcn-ee.net. (the Demo Images hosted on rcn-ee.net meet this requirement)
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Windows/Mac/Linux gui
  https://code.launchpad.net/~beagleboard-kernel/+junk/2.6-stable
+
http://etcher.io
  
Note: ''An older version of these instructions was adapted for the IGEPv2 platform - if you are following this tutorial and have an IGEPv2, consider using http://wiki.jmaustin.org/wiki/IgepSGXUbuntu instead''
+
Linux: (dd)
 +
xzcat bone-debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07-2gb.img.xz | sudo dd of=/dev/sdX
  
=== SDK unPackage Script ===
+
== OMAP5432 uEVM ==
  
Download the latest version of the "create_sgx_package.sh" script
+
This image can be written to a 2GB (or larger) microSD card, via 'dd' on linux or on Windows/Mac/Linux: https://etcher.io
wget http://rcn-ee.homeip.net:81/dl/updates/2.6-stable/create_sgx_package.sh
 
  
Make script executable
+
User: debian
chmod a+x ./create_sgx_package.sh
+
pass: temppwd
  
Run script
+
Auto partition resize:
  ./create_sgx_package.sh
+
cd /opt/scripts/tools
 +
git pull
 +
  ./grow_partition.sh
 +
sudo reboot
  
After Successfully running:
+
Image Updated:
 +
*2017-04-07
 +
** OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.4.59-ti-r96 kernel
 +
*2017-03-09
 +
** OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.4.52-ti-r91 kernel
 +
*2017-01-23
 +
** OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.4.43-ti-r84 kernel
  
:~/temp$ ls
+
Get prebuilt image:
  create_sgx_package.sh
+
  wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2017-04-07/microsd/omap5-uevm-debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07-2gb.img.xz
GFX_4_00_00_01_libs.tar.gz                      : -> Copy to Beagle (System Libs)
 
GFX_Linux_SDK.tar.gz                            : -> Copy to Beagle (DEMO's)
 
Graphics_SDK_setuplinux_4_00_00_01.bin
 
SDK
 
SDK_BIN
 
  
=== Beagle: GFX_*_libs.tar.gz ===
+
Verify Image with:
 +
sha256sum omap5-uevm-debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07-2gb*
 +
562130678f137ecb09b36d602f666e20cf3d2673964d43a2497b216522288b43  omap5-uevm-debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07-2gb.img.xz
  
tar xf GFX_4_00_00_01_libs.tar.gz  (extracts install-SGX.sh and run-SGX.sh)
+
Windows/Mac/Linux gui
  ./install-SGX.sh (copies necessary SGX libs and startup script)
+
  http://etcher.io
./run-SGX.sh (force run the new init script, or you can just reboot...)
 
  
On Successful install:
+
Linux: (dd)
  Stopping PVR
+
  xzcat omap5-uevm-debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07-2gb.img.xz | sudo dd of=/dev/sdX
Starting PVR
 
Starting SGX fixup for ES2.x (or ES3.x) (or ES5.x xM)
 
  
Reboot for good measure (Maverick's Alpha-1 needs this....)
+
== 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
 
  sudo reboot
  
=== Beagle: GFX_Linux_SDK.tar.gz ===
+
Image Updated:
 +
*2017-04-07
 +
** BeagleBoard-X15: v4.4.59-ti-r96 kernel
 +
*2017-03-09
 +
** BeagleBoard-X15: v4.4.52-ti-r91 kernel
 +
*2017-01-23
 +
** BeagleBoard-X15: v4.4.43-ti-r84 kernel
  
  tar xf GFX_Linux_SDK.tar.gz
+
Get prebuilt image:
cd GFX_Linux_SDK
+
  wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2017-04-07/microsd/bbx15-debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07-2gb.img.xz
tar xf OGLES.tar.gz
 
  
=== Test SGX with a DEMO ===
+
Verify Image with:
 +
sha256sum bbx15-debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07-2gb*
 +
41524001ccf7ca5f79ef3bc17f7d03f8bd1c424333cf46c6dcd214300b9ff5b7  bbx15-debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07-2gb.img.xz
  
cd OGLES/SDKPackage/Binaries/CommonX11/Demos/ChameleonMan
+
Windows/Mac/Linux gui
./OGLESChameleonMan
+
http://etcher.io
  
=== Trouble Shooting ===
+
Linux: (dd)
 +
xzcat bbx15-debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07-2gb.img.xz | sudo dd of=/dev/sdX
  
sudo rm /etc/powervr-esrev
+
= Debian Configuration =
sudo depmod -a omaplfb
 
sudo /etc/init.d/pvr restart
 
  
== DSP ==
+
==Install Latest Kernel Image==
  
=== gst-dsp ===
+
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
  
Using: https://code.launchpad.net/~beagleboard-kernel/+junk/2.6-stable
+
Latest kernel script
 +
cd /opt/scripts/tools/
 +
git pull
 +
sudo ./update_kernel.sh <OPTIONS>
  
Use latest kernel build "./build_kernel.sh"
+
== 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
  
Package script:
+
  3.8.x BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black FULL Cape Support
  ./create_dsp_package.sh
+
--bone-channel --stable
  
Copy DSP_Install_libs.tar.gz to beagle
+
3.8.x BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black FULL Cape Support + Xenomai
 +
--bone-xenomai-channel --stable
  
Setup network...
+
== 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
  
Extract:
+
  4.4.x-ti BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black/BeagleBoard-X15
  tar xf DSP_Install_libs.tar.gz
+
--ti-channel --lts-4_4
  
Install
+
  4.4.x-ti BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black/BeagleBoard-X15 + RT
  ./install-DSP.sh
+
--ti-rt-channel --lts-4_4
  
Build gst-dsp stuff..
+
4.4.x-ti BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black/BeagleBoard-X15 + Xenomai
  ./install-gst-dsp.sh
+
  --ti-xenomai-channel --lts-4_4
  
Test:
+
== Mainline (4.4.x lts) ==
sudo dsp-test
 
  
Playbin:
+
4.4.x BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black + SGX
  sudo gst-launch playbin2 uri:file://(file)
+
  --bone-kernel --lts-4_4
  
== Xorg omapfb Drivers ==
+
4.4.x BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black + RT + SGX
 +
--bone-rt-kernel --lts-4_4
  
By default Debian will try* to use the FBDEV video driver, however for the beagleboard we can take advantage of a more software optimized driver (still not using the sgx video hardware) using the NEON extensions of the Cortex-A8 core.
+
== Mainline (4.9.x lts) ==
  
Lenny might need this xorg.conf, but it's best to use omapfb later in this guide..
+
4.9.x BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black
 +
--bone-kernel --lts-4_9
  
/etc/X11/xorg.conf:
+
4.9.x BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black + RT
Section "Device"
+
  --bone-rt-kernel --lts-4_9
Identifier "Configured Video Device"
 
Option "UseFBDev" "true"
 
Driver "fbdev"
 
  EndSection
 
  
cat /var/log/Xorg.0.log | grep FBDEV
+
== Debian 8: jessie ==
(II) FBDEV: driver for framebuffer: fbdev
+
  sudo apt-get install linux-image-armmp
(II) FBDEV(0): using default device
 
(II) FBDEV(0): Creating default Display subsection in Screen section
 
(==) FBDEV(0): Depth 16, (==) framebuffer bpp 16
 
  (==) FBDEV(0): RGB weight 565
 
  
Login into Debian and open a new terminal, xorg has to be running..
+
Reboot with your new Kernel Image.
  
xvinfo -display :0.0
+
== Xorg Drivers ==
X-Video Extension version 2.2
 
screen #0
 
  no adaptors present
 
  
=== Drivers ===
+
Script:
 +
cd /opt/scripts/tools/
 +
git pull
  
Note: These are built with neon optimizations: http://git.debian.org/?p=collab-maint/xf86-video-omapfb.git;a=blob;f=debian/rules;h=c2f0d5391c96c5abb60b1e691ad86bb27e0c17d8;hb=HEAD (line 48/49)
+
BeagleBoard/PandaBoard:
 +
cd /opt/scripts/tools/graphics/
 +
  ./ti-omapdrm.sh
  
Lenny:
+
BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black:
  wget -c http://rcn-ee.homeip.net:81/dl/deb-sbuild/lenny/xorg-drivers/xserver-xorg-video-omap3_0.1.1-2_armel.deb
+
  cd /opt/scripts/tools/graphics/
  sudo dpkg -i xserver-xorg-video-omap3_0.1.1-2_armel.deb
+
  ./ti-tilcdc.sh
  
Squeeze/Sid:
+
== SGX Drivers ==
sudo apt-get install xserver-xorg-video-omap3
 
  
=== xorg.conf ===
+
=== SGX BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black ===
/etc/X11/xorg.conf
 
  
Section "Monitor"
+
Note, these are FBDEV only, no xorg/x11/etc...
    Identifier "Configured Monitor"
+
 
  EndSection
+
Install the "4.4.x" lts/bone kernel:
   
+
http://elinux.org/BeagleBoardDebian#Mainline_.284.4.x_lts.29
  Section "Screen"
+
 
    Identifier "Default Screen"
+
Build SGX userspace for 4.4.x (must be done on an x86, due to the TI 5.01.01.02 blob extractor)
    Device "Configured Video Device"
+
  git clone https://github.com/RobertCNelson/bb-kernel.git
    #Limited by SGX?
+
  cd bb-kernel/
    DefaultDepth 16
+
  git checkout origin/am33x-v4.4 -b tmp-sgx
  EndSection
+
./sgx_create_package.sh
   
+
 
  Section "Device"
+
Copy ./deploy/GFX_5.01.01.02.tar.gz to BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black and install
    Identifier "Configured Video Device"
+
sudo tar xfv GFX_5.01.01.02.tar.gz -C /
    Driver "omapfb"
+
  cd /opt/gfxinstall/
    Option "fb" "/dev/fb0"
+
  sudo ./sgx-install.sh
  EndSection
+
  sudo reboot
 +
 
 +
Verify omaplfb & pvrsrvkm loaded
 +
debian@arm:~$ lsmod | grep omaplfb
 +
omaplfb                12065  0
 +
  pvrsrvkm              178782  1 omaplfb
  
To verify it was correctly installed, reboot and:
+
= Building Kernel =
  
cat /var/log/Xorg.0.log | grep omapfb
+
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:
(II) LoadModule: "omapfb"
 
(II) Loading /usr/lib/xorg/modules/drivers//omapfb_drv.so
 
(II) Module omapfb: vendor="X.Org Foundation"
 
(II) omapfb: Driver for OMAP framebuffer (omapfb) and external LCD controllers:
 
(WW) Error opening /sys/devices/platform/omapfb/ctrl/name: No such file or directory
 
(II) omapfb(0): VideoRAM: 1800KiB (SDRAM)
 
(II) omapfb(0): Creating default Display subsection in Screen section
 
(**) omapfb(0): Depth 16, (--) framebuffer bpp 16
 
(==) omapfb(0): RGB weight 565
 
(==) omapfb(0): Default visual is TrueColor
 
(--) omapfb(0): Virtual size is 1280x720 (pitch 1280)
 
(**) omapfb(0):  Built-in mode "current"
 
(==) omapfb(0): DPI set to (96, 96)
 
(II) omapfb(0): DPMS enabled
 
(II) omapfb(0): Video plane capabilities:
 
(II) omapfb(0): Video plane supports the following image formats:
 
(II) omapfb(0): XVideo extension initialized
 
  
Login into Debian and open a new terminal, xorg has to be running..
+
== Beagle/Beagle xM ==
 +
http://eewiki.net/display/linuxonarm/BeagleBoard
  
xvinfo -display :0.0
+
== BeagleBone ==
  X-Video Extension version 2.2
+
  http://eewiki.net/display/linuxonarm/BeagleBone
screen #0
 
  Adaptor #0: "OMAP XV adaptor"
 
    number of ports: 1
 
    port base: 56
 
    operations supported: PutImage
 
    supported visuals:
 
      depth 16, visualID 0x21
 
    number of attributes: 1
 
    etc..
 
  
== DSP ==
+
== BeagleBone Black ==
 +
http://eewiki.net/display/linuxonarm/BeagleBone+Black
  
= Kernel Build =
+
== Panda/Panda ES ==
 +
http://eewiki.net/display/linuxonarm/PandaBoard
  
https://launchpad.net/~beagleboard-kernel
+
= Upgrading from Debian 5 to Debian 6 =
  
Register on launchpad.net, install bzr
+
[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.
sudo apt-get install bzr
 
  
Download SRC
+
= Upgrading from Debian 6 (Squeeze) to Debian 7 (Wheezy) =
bzr branch lp:~beagleboard-kernel/+junk/2.6-stable
 
  
Build Kernel
+
Note, this only goes over "armel" -> "armel"... For users wishing to switch from "armel" -> "armhf" just re-install...
./build_kernel.sh
 
  
Build Deb File
+
sudo apt-get update ; sudo apt-get upgrade
  ./build_deb.sh
+
  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 09:51, 7 April 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.

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
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:

  • 2017-04-07
    • BeagleBoard xM: v4.9.20-armv7-x4 kernel
    • All BeagleBone Varients: v4.4.59-ti-r96 kernel
    • OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.4.59-ti-r96 kernel
    • BeagleBoard-X15: v4.4.59-ti-r96 kernel
  • 2017-03-09
    • BeagleBoard xM: v4.9.13-armv7-x4 kernel
    • All BeagleBone Varients: v4.4.52-ti-r91 kernel
    • OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.4.52-ti-r91 kernel
    • BeagleBoard-X15: v4.4.52-ti-r91 kernel
  • 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

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/2017-04-07/elinux/debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07.tar.xz

Verify Image with:

sha256sum debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07.tar.xz
a76dab3171a6b0299a60a9d8331b982f68ae3b62188e51b6b08be2763b41efdd  debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07.tar.xz

Unpack Image:

tar xf debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07.tar.xz
cd debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07

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 v2017.04 -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:

  • 2017-04-07
    • BeagleBoard xM: v4.9.20-armv7-x4 kernel
    • All BeagleBone Varients: v4.4.59-ti-r96 kernel
    • OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.4.59-ti-r96 kernel
    • BeagleBoard-X15: v4.4.59-ti-r96 kernel
  • 2017-03-09
    • BeagleBoard xM: v4.9.13-armv7-x4 kernel
    • All BeagleBone Varients: v4.4.52-ti-r91 kernel
    • OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.4.52-ti-r91 kernel
    • BeagleBoard-X15: v4.4.52-ti-r91 kernel
  • 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

Get prebuilt image:

wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2017-04-07/elinux/debian-stretch-console-armhf-2017-04-07.tar.xz

Verify Image with:

sha256sum debian-stretch-console-armhf-2017-04-07.tar.xz
998b4fca4d6f232d72f227a286bdad44c0a40bb794904249330f6776ad628fa0  debian-stretch-console-armhf-2017-04-07.tar.xz

Unpack image:

tar xf debian-stretch-console-armhf-2017-04-07.tar.xz
cd debian-stretch-console-armhf-2017-04-07

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:

  • 2017-04-07
    • All BeagleBone Varients with eMMC: v4.4.59-ti-r96 kernel
  • 2017-03-09
    • All BeagleBone Varients with eMMC: v4.4.52-ti-r91 kernel
  • 2017-01-23
    • All BeagleBone Varients with eMMC: v4.4.43-ti-r84 kernel

Get prebuilt image:

wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2017-04-07/flasher/BBB-eMMC-flasher-debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07-2gb.img.xz

Verify Image with:

sha256sum BBB-eMMC-flasher-debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07-2gb*
fdcf012f4dd773fbbf66f3a97da1e35cc3a3b444b1195a0ea8380d61936a3145  BBB-eMMC-flasher-debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07-2gb.img.xz

Windows/Mac/Linux gui

http://etcher.io

Linux: (dd)

xzcat BBB-eMMC-flasher-debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07-2gb.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:

  • 2017-04-07
    • BeagleBoard-X15: v4.4.59-ti-r96 kernel
  • 2017-03-09
    • BeagleBoard-X15: v4.4.52-ti-r91 kernel
  • 2017-01-23
    • BeagleBoard-X15: v4.4.43-ti-r84 kernel

Get prebuilt image:

wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2017-04-07/flasher/bbx15-eMMC-flasher-debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07-2gb.img.xz

Verify Image with:

sha256sum bbx15-eMMC-flasher-debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07-2gb*
f2db385c72216da54754d1470738b5ede2f8146ab3c7da01976f15d59e26dddf  bbx15-eMMC-flasher-debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07-2gb.img.xz

Windows/Mac/Linux gui

http://etcher.io

Linux: (dd)

xzcat bbx15-eMMC-flasher-debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07-2gb.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:

  • 2017-04-07
    • BeagleBoard xM: v4.9.20-armv7-x4 kernel
  • 2017-03-09
    • BeagleBoard xM: v4.9.13-armv7-x4 kernel
  • 2017-01-23
    • BeagleBoard xM: v4.9.5-armv7-x4 kernel

Get prebuilt image:

wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2017-04-07/microsd/bbxm-debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07-2gb.img.xz

Verify Image with:

sha256sum bbxm-debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07-2gb*
934303e755677854c958e33319f7c80d9f26fd3bb788d1eb971ea8e134035726  bbxm-debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07-2gb.img.xz

Windows/Mac/Linux gui

http://etcher.io

Linux: (dd)

xzcat bbxm-debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07-2gb.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:

  • 2017-04-07
    • All BeagleBone Varients: v4.4.59-ti-r96 kernel
  • 2017-03-09
    • All BeagleBone Varients: v4.4.52-ti-r91 kernel
  • 2017-01-23
    • All BeagleBone Varients: v4.4.43-ti-r84 kernel

Get prebuilt image:

wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2017-04-07/microsd/bone-debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07-2gb.img.xz

Verify Image with:

sha256sum bone-debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07-2gb*
e85bca49efaa2ba22f023c3c435c87297419f902d79ee79468c0eb1414b01671  bone-debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07-2gb.img.xz

Windows/Mac/Linux gui

http://etcher.io

Linux: (dd)

xzcat bone-debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07-2gb.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:

  • 2017-04-07
    • OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.4.59-ti-r96 kernel
  • 2017-03-09
    • OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.4.52-ti-r91 kernel
  • 2017-01-23
    • OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.4.43-ti-r84 kernel

Get prebuilt image:

wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2017-04-07/microsd/omap5-uevm-debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07-2gb.img.xz

Verify Image with:

sha256sum omap5-uevm-debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07-2gb*
562130678f137ecb09b36d602f666e20cf3d2673964d43a2497b216522288b43  omap5-uevm-debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07-2gb.img.xz

Windows/Mac/Linux gui

http://etcher.io

Linux: (dd)

xzcat omap5-uevm-debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07-2gb.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:

  • 2017-04-07
    • BeagleBoard-X15: v4.4.59-ti-r96 kernel
  • 2017-03-09
    • BeagleBoard-X15: v4.4.52-ti-r91 kernel
  • 2017-01-23
    • BeagleBoard-X15: v4.4.43-ti-r84 kernel

Get prebuilt image:

wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2017-04-07/microsd/bbx15-debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07-2gb.img.xz

Verify Image with:

sha256sum bbx15-debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07-2gb*
41524001ccf7ca5f79ef3bc17f7d03f8bd1c424333cf46c6dcd214300b9ff5b7  bbx15-debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07-2gb.img.xz

Windows/Mac/Linux gui

http://etcher.io

Linux: (dd)

xzcat bbx15-debian-8.7-console-armhf-2017-04-07-2gb.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_.284.4.x_lts.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