Texas Instruments J721EXCPXEVM Quick Start Manual Download Page 5

Jacinto™ 7 EVM Quick Start Guide  
for DRA821 Processor

                                                                                                                                                                        

              

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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

Summary of Contents for J721EXCPXEVM

Page 1: ...Jacinto 7 EVM Quick Start Guide for DRA821 Processor ...

Page 2: ...ide for DRA821 Processor This guide will help you begin your evaluation quickly by covering the following topics Step 1 Setup EVM and expansion card hardware Step 2 Experiencing the Out Of Box OOB demonstration to ensure the EVM hardware is functional Step 3 Download and install Processor SDK software development kit ...

Page 3: ...oard highlights Step 1 Setup EVM and expansion card hardware The minimum configuration of the Jacinto 7 EVM includes the common processor board and a system on module SOM board Each board ships separately The common processor board provides basic connectivity to I O JTAG and various available expansion boards The SOM includes the DRA821 processor you are going to evaluate as well as power manageme...

Page 4: ...M module is loose Install the SOM module on the Common Processor Board Ensure it is oriented such that all connectors are aligned Press firmly on the edges to ensure the connectors mate may have to apply significant pressure Before installing new SOM make sure all jack screws are tight by inserting the wrench and turning clockwise at each location Install mounting screws 4x in each corner of the S...

Page 5: ...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 8 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 ...

Page 6: ...boot log on the PC terminal application you setup in Step 1 6 above 3 When the boot completed type root at the prompt to login and have access to the linux filesystem Step 3 Download and install Processor SDK software development kit Processor SDK RTOS PSDK RTOS and Processor SDK Linux PSDK Linux together form a multi processor software development platform for the Texas Instruments Jacinto 7 fami...

Page 7: ...ditional resources Now that your EVM is setup and validated you can continue your evaluation by getting additional support accessing additional training and exploring further development options with the following resources Support www ti com Jacinto7Support Training www ti com Jacinto7Training Development ww ti com DRA821Development ...

Page 8: ...nectors see bottom left 2 Press firmly on the edges to ensure the connectors mate may have to apply significant pressure 3 If a CSI expansion board is not connected to the CSI expansion connectors on the common processor board add a 2mm thick washer to each of the four stand offs see bottom right on the common processor board Washers are included in the kit 4 Re install the eight stand offs Washer...

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