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Step 1: Setup EVM and expansion card hardware. Step 2: Experiencing the Out Of Box (OOB) demonstration to ensure the EVM hardware is functional. Step 3: Download and install Processor SDK (software development kit). Jacinto™ 7 EVM Quick Start Guide for DRA821 Processor Texas Instruments...
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Step 1: Setup EVM and expansion card hardware The minimum configuration of the Jacinto 7 EVM includes the common processor board and a system-on-module (SOM) board. Each board ships separately. • The common processor board provides basic connectivity to I/O, JTAG and various available expansion boards.
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Before installing new SOM, make sure all jack-screws are fully mated. Don’t over-tighten. are tight by inserting the wrench and turning clockwise at each location. Mounting screws (4x) SOM module Jack-screws (4x) Common processor board Jacinto™ 7 EVM Quick Start Guide for DRA821 Processor Texas Instruments...
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UARTs that are assigned to USB port. Set terminal to operate at Baud 115200, 8b no parity, and flow control off. Confirm the boot configuration switches SW8 and SW9 are set as shown. Jacinto™ 7 EVM Quick Start Guide for DRA821 Processor Texas Instruments...
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Processor SDK RTOS (PSDK RTOS) and Processor SDK Linux (PSDK Linux) together form a multi-processor software development platform for the Texas Instruments Jacinto 7 family of SOCs. The SDK provides a comprehensive set of software tools and components to help users develop and deploy their applications on supported Jacinto processors.
Now that your EVM is setup and validated, you can continue your evaluation by getting additional support, accessing additional training and exploring further development options with the following resources: • Support: www.ti.com/Jacinto7Support • Training: www.ti.com/Jacinto7Training • Development: ww.ti.com/DRA821Development Jacinto™ 7 EVM Quick Start Guide for DRA821 Processor Texas Instruments...
2mm thick washer to each of the four stand-offs (see bottom right) on the common processor board. Washers are included in the kit. 4. Re-install the eight stand-offs. Washer Stand-off CSI Expansion Connectors EVM Expansion Connectors 190.5 ±0.5 Front view Side view Jacinto™ 7 EVM Quick Start Guide for DRA821 Processor Texas Instruments...
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