
Jacinto™ 7 EVM Quick Start Guide
for DRA821 Processor
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Texas Instruments
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Confirm the boot configuration switches SW8 and
SW9 are set as shown.
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Insert the supplied Linux SD card into the Micro
SD card slot. The location of the card slot is on
the backside of the Common Processor Board.
Connect the supplied USB cable to the USB/Serial
Debug connector as shown. Connect other end to PC.
Launch a terminal program (ex. TeraTerm) and connect
to first of four UARTs that are assigned to USB port. Set
terminal to operate at Baud 115200, 8b no parity, and
flow control off.
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Connect a +12 VDC power supply (not included) with
minimum output rating of 5 Amp, positive inner and
negative outer terminals, female barrel 5.5 mm x 2.5
mm. Recommended power supply is CUI Inc. SDI65-
12-U-P6 or equivalent.
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To turn EVM system on, set switch SW2 to
the ‘ON’ position. To turn EVM off, set switch
SW2 to ‘OFF’.
switch direction
setting
+12 VDC power
supply cable