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VIA Technologies VAB-820 User Manual

VIA Technologies VAB-820
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1.00-12292016-160000
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VAB-820
Linux BSP v3.2.0

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VIA Technologies VAB-820 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandVIA Technologies
ModelVAB-820
CategoryMotherboard
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Getting Started: Introduction

Package Contents Overview

Details the contents of the BSP package, including BSP, document, and EVK folders.

BSP Folder Contents

Explains the contents of the BSP folder, primarily the source code.

Document Folder Contents

Lists documents within the BSP package, including Quick Start and Image Installation guides.

EVK Folder Contents

Describes files in the EVK folder, such as bootloader, kernel, and device tree.

Version Information and Supported Features

Provides details on U-Boot/kernel versions and supported hardware features.

Image Development and Booting

Booting from Micro SD Card

Step-by-step guide to boot the VAB-820 system using a Micro SD card.

Booting from SPI ROM and eMMC

Instructions for booting from SPI ROM while loading the filesystem from eMMC.

Setting Up U-Boot Parameters

How to connect to the debug console and configure U-Boot parameters via serial port.

Restoring Default U-Boot Parameters

Procedure to reset U-Boot parameters to factory defaults using 'destroyenv'.

Using the OpenEmbedded Console

Guide to accessing and logging into the OpenEmbedded console after boot.

Build Environment Setup Guide

Configuring Ubuntu for Yocto

Details necessary packages and commands to set up the Ubuntu build environment for Yocto.

Creating the System Image

Extracting the VAB-820 BSP

Command to extract the contents of the VAB-820 BSP tarball.

Machine Configuration

Steps to configure the build environment using the `via-setup-release.sh` script.

Building an SD Card Image

Instructions on using `bitbake` to create a bootable SD card image.

Hardware Functionality Configuration

Display Device Setup

Covers configuring HDMI and LVDS display outputs, including U-Boot parameters for single displays.

Dual Display Configuration

Details setting up dual display modes (clone/extension) and their U-Boot parameters.

Video Input Setup

Covers configuring CVBS and S-Video inputs, including recording capabilities.

FlexCAN Configuration

Guides on configuring and using the FlexCAN ports for CAN bus communication.

Wi-Fi Module Connectivity

Instructions for connecting to the internet using USB Wi-Fi dongles and modules.

miniPCIe Wi-Fi Module Connectivity

Steps for installing and configuring the EMIO-1541 miniPCIe Wi-Fi module.

Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Module Configuration

Covers configuration for EMIO-2531/EMIO-5531 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, including A2DP and SPP profiles.

Mobile Broadband & GPS Module Configuration

Configuration for the EMIO-2550 module for 3G internet and GPS functions.

Watchdog Timer Management

How to enable, set timeout, and manage the Watchdog timer for system stability.

GPIO Pin Configuration

Details on configuring GPIO pins for input (GPI) and output (GPO) modes.

Real-Time Clock (RTC) Management

How to set and read the system time from the Real-Time Clock.

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