HARDKERNEL ODROID-XU4 - USB UART Module Setup and Serial Access

45 ODROID-XU4 USER MANUAL
Prerequisites
Install the latest ofcial Hardkernel Linux image from http://
bit.ly/1Y9EZhJ
onto an eMMC module or compatible microSD card.
The version information is found by typing the following command:
$ uname -a
Linux odroid 3.10.104-131 #1 SMP PREEMPT Sat Feb 18 01:04:01 UTC
2017 armv7l armv7l armv7l GNU/Linux
After ensuring Internet connectivity, update this image using the
following commands:
$ sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade && \
sudo apt-get dist-upgrade
Restart the system. The version image should match the follow-
ing, or have a higher version:
$ uname -a
Linux odroid 3.10.92-64 #1 SMP PREEMPT Mon Nov 23 15:13:42 BRST
2015 armv7l armv7l armv7l GNU/Linux
You can optionally install a VNC server, which allows you to con-
trol the XU4 from another device on the local network via VNC Viewer:
$ sudo apt-get install x11vnc
More information about conguring VNC may be found at http://bit.
ly/1OYeFVb
.
USB UART Module Kit
It is often crucial to get a view of the early boot process, especially
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