Debian / Ubuntu Linux Installation Guide
In the MX platform, with the newer IDE and Ethernet controller, both of the two controllers just start
supporting from kernel 2.6.28.3. Please refer to the guide to help you complete the installation.
How to install Linux on Vortex86MX platform?
Preparation:
1. The Linux installation DISC (Ubuntu8.04, 9.04, 10.04, Debian4.0, 5.0)
2. A completely formatted storage (SD card or USB device)
3. Intel/AMD platform Personal Computer
4. Confirm the BIOS setting,
A. IDE Configuration\ IDE mode >> Native mode
B. USB Configuration\ USB 2.0 Controller Mode >> Fullspeed
Note: The completely formatted storage is helpful to avoid some unexpected error in the procedure.
After you plug all the devices and ready to install, please follow the steps as below:
Step1:
Please follow the standard procedure to install the Linux OS base on the Intel or AMD
platform first, and make sure your Linux can boot up normally, after install completed.
Step2:
A. Copy the .deb file (kernel package) that DMP provided in your USB pen drive or other
removable storage.
B. Press Ctrl + Alt + F1 keys to enter text mode.
The system would ask you to enter your user name and password.
C. Plug on the USB pen drive and try to mount it as mnt.
#sudo su
#mount /dev/sda1 /mnt
#cd /mnt
Confirm the actual codename to mount.
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