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ODROID C1 USER MANUAL
Flashing an Image on an OSX Computer
The procedure for creating an image file using OSX is similar
to Linux, with some small differences. First, download and install the
xzutils package from http://tukaani.org/xz/, making sure to select the
OSX binaries, and use it to uncompress the image:
$ xz -d selfinstall-odroidc-eng-s805_4.4.2_dev_master-195-v1.2.img.xz
Other differences are that the block size (bs) parameter for the
dd command is in lowercase, and the USB adapter’s device name is in
the format /dev/diskX. Before writing the image to SD Card or eMMC
module using the “dd” utility, run the command “diskutil” to determine
the device name, then unmount it:
$ diskutil list
$ diskutil unmountdisk /dev/diskX
$ sudo dd of=/dev/diskX bs=1m if=./selfinstall-odroidc-eng-s805_4.4.2_
Inserting the eMMC Module or SD Card
Now that the desired image has been flashed on to the boot me-
dia, it’s time to insert the boot media into the appropriate port on the C1.
Ensure that the work area is clear of unnecessary items.
Wear the grounded wristband. Touch a metallic surface, like that
of your desktop. Then, open the C1 packaging box. Place the
anti-static bag containing the C1 board, on to the non-conductive
work surface. Open the bag and remove the board, holding the
edges. Avoid touching any of the components, peripheral connec-
tors, ports, exposed circuits or on board solder. Place the board
on the work surface, with the bottom side up. Check the annotated
diagrams and follow the instructions from Chapter 1 for inserting
the eMMC module or SD card.
Powering Up
Before powering the board, attach all peripherals as described in
Chapter 1. Insert the power cable, which will be indicated by the red
LED lighting up, and wait for the image to boot to desktop. It will take
anywhere from 20 seconds to 2 minutes for the desktop to appear,
depending on the operating system and the type of boot media used.
Troubleshooting
Red LED not glowing
If the red LED is not glowing, power is not being supplied to the
board. Check the connections, and verify that the plug is inserted
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