SMART Embedded Computing MC1600, Installation And Use Manual

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4.3.3 Connect the Serial Console
The USB port on the front of the labeled CONSOLE uses a USB-to-dual serial interface
from Silicon Labs (CP2105). Connect a USB Type-A to USB Type-A cable with one end to
the CONSOLE on the MC1600 and the other end to the display console.
For Windows 7 or later: Teraterm
Drivers are automatically installed when connecting the cable. If the
drivers do not install automatically, they can be downloaded and installed
from
https://www.silabs.com/products/development-tools/software/usb-to-
uart-bridge-vcp-drivers
For Linux (any recent distribution): minicom
Serial USB driver cp210x should be available.
4.3.4 Access the Console (BIOS and OS)
The following table provides serial port configuration information.
The output from the system CPU can be viewed over serial console. The default kernel
command line uses the following console options.
console=ttyS0,38400n8
Product Damage
Improper cabling damages your product. Take extreme care not to connect the
power cable in reverse polarity.
Table 4-1 Serial Port Configuration Parameters
Parameter Default Settings
Baud Rate 38400
Data Bits 8
Parity No
Stop Bit 1
Flow Control Off
Terminal Type VT-100