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7. inittab then sets up a getty on the first serial port, ready for interfacing using the debug board.
U-Boot
U-Boot is used for setting up the processor and booting Linux, and is only accessible by the serial port. Normal users
will not need to use it. If you are connected to the serial port, you will see the U-Boot prompt shortly after power
up. You can view the environment variables for information on how to properly boot Linux on the PhidgetSBC.
Be very careful when modifying the u-boot partition. If it is damaged or overwritten, it is difficult to fix.
Refer to U-Boot documentation here: http://www.denx.de/wiki/DULG/Manual for more information on using U-Boot.
Drivers for USB to Serial adapters
The SBC kernel contains driver support for the following USB to Serial Adapters.
Please consult the kernel documentation for details into the driver support for the USB to Serial adapters.
Company
Product
ConnectTech
WhiteHEAT
Keyspan
USA-18X, USA-28, USA-28X, USA-28XA, USA-28XB, USA-19, USA-19W, USA-19QW,
USA-19QI, USA-49W, USA-49WLC
FTDI
Single Port Serial Adapter
Cypress
M8 CY4601 Family
Digi International
AccelePort USB Serial
Belkin
USB Serial Adapter F5U103
MCT
USB Single Port Serial Adapter U232
Inside Out Networks
Edgeport Serial Adapter
Prolific
PL2303