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author | Walt Miner <wminer@linuxfoundation.org> | 2017-08-21 15:24:44 -0500 |
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committer | GitHub <noreply@github.com> | 2017-08-21 15:24:44 -0500 |
commit | 7203b5d810509bf5a167f8bc37d1b3495d778676 (patch) | |
tree | 71a63e2235951c58966d7080ec9b6dc82adacde3 | |
parent | 43e9c071cd2d81fe1780875befc4267d2a2a1092 (diff) | |
parent | b2dee51144b57c7bb24030de2ae08c18c25e1789 (diff) |
Merge pull request #76 from gvancuts/gvancuts/fix-typos-intel-gs-guide
Intel Getting Started guide: fix some typos and a broken link
-rw-r--r-- | getting-started/machines/intel.md | 47 |
1 files changed, 19 insertions, 28 deletions
diff --git a/getting-started/machines/intel.md b/getting-started/machines/intel.md index 0c420d5..7608e9e 100644 --- a/getting-started/machines/intel.md +++ b/getting-started/machines/intel.md @@ -1,23 +1,19 @@ -# Running AGL on Intel Minnowboard (and most Intel 64 bits HW) +# Running AGL on Intel MinnowBoard (and most Intel 64 bits HW) ## Scope This documentation is aiming at people who want to run Automotive Grade -Linux (AGL) on an Intel Hardware (HW). -While the reference HW used by AGL project is the Open Source Minnowboard. -This documentation [MinnowBoard wiki](https://minnowboard.org/) -can be used to enable most of 64 bits Intel Architecture (IA) using UEFI as boot loader. -In addition to the MinnowBoard, support for the the [Joule Developer Kit](https://software.intel.com/en-us/iot/hardware/joule/dev-kit) has been added. -You need to run the 64 bits version of the UEFI boot. -Minnowbaord Max and Turbo has well as the Joule are both 64 bits capable. +Linux (AGL) on Intel Hardware (HW). +While the reference HW used by AGL project is the Open Source MinnowBoard, this documentation [MinnowBoard wiki](https://minnowboard.org/) can be used to enable most of 64-bit Intel Architecture (IA) platforms using UEFI as boot loader. +In addition to the MinnowBoard, support for the [Joule Developer Kit](https://software.intel.com/en-us/iot/hardware/joule/dev-kit) has been added. +You need to run the 64-bit version of the UEFI bootloader. +MinnowBoard Max and Turbot as well as Joule are both 64-bit capable. -**Note**: +**Note**: This page is more focused on those who want to create bespoke AGL images and BSPs. -* This page is more focused on please willing to create bespoke AGL image and BSP. +If you are interested in creating ***applications*** to run on AGL, please visit the [Developing Apps for AGL](https://wiki.automotivelinux.org/agl-distro/developer_resources_intel_apps) documentation. -If you are more interested by Apps creation, please visit [ Developing Apps for AGL](<https://wiki.automotivelinux.org/agl-distro/developer>_resources_intel_apps) - -UEFI has evolved a lot recently and you likely want to check that your HW firmware is up-to-date, this is mandatory for the Minnowboard and the Joule. +UEFI has evolved a lot recently and you likely want to check that your HW firmware is up-to-date, this is mandatory for both the MinnowBoard and the Joule. [`https://firmware.intel.com/projects/minnowboard-max`](https://firmware.intel.com/projects/minnowboard-max) [`https://software.intel.com/en-us/flashing-the-bios-on-joule`](https://software.intel.com/en-us/flashing-the-bios-on-joule) @@ -26,20 +22,17 @@ UEFI has evolved a lot recently and you likely want to check that your HW firmwa ### Building an AGL image from scratch using Yocto -**Note**: - -* An alternative method for building an image is to use the AGL SDK delivered in a Docker container. +**Note**: an alternative method for building an image is to use the AGL SDK delivered in a Docker container. -There is currently no SDK dedicated to IA but the SDK provided for the Porter Board can build an IA image without changes (just aglsetup.sh needs to call for Intel). +There is currently no SDK dedicated to IA but the SDK provided for the Porter Board can build an IA image without changes (just `aglsetup.sh` needs to call for Intel). -see chapter 2 of [Porter QuickStart](http://iot.bzh/download/public/2016/sdk/AGL-Kickstart-on-Renesas-Porter-board.pdf "wikilink"). +See chapter 2 of [Porter QuickStart](http://iot.bzh/download/public/2016/sdk/AGL-Kickstart-on-Renesas-Porter-board.pdf "wikilink"). #### Download AGL source code -Downloading the AGL sources from the various Git repositories is automated with the repo -tools [to RepoDocumentation](https://source.android.com/source/using-repo.html "wikilink") +Downloading the AGL sources from the various Git repositories is automated with the `repo` tool. Basic steps to download the AGL source code is described below and for more advanced topics involving the `repo` tool, please refer to the [`repo` documentation](https://source.android.com/source/using-repo.html "wikilink"). -To install the repo tool. +To install the `repo` tool: ```bash mkdir -p ~/bin; @@ -129,7 +122,7 @@ and download the file: Depending your target HW you will use an USB stick, an SD card or a HDD/SDD. The creation process remains the same independently of the selected support. -It does require to have access to a Linux machine with sudo or root password. +It does require to have access to a Linux machine with `sudo` or root password. ### Insert you removable media in the corresponding interface @@ -141,19 +134,19 @@ It does require to have access to a Linux machine with sudo or root password. #(eg. /dev/sdc or /dev/mmcblk0) ``` -### Download the script mkefi-agl.sh +### Download the script `mkefi-agl.sh` This script is present in the directory meta-agl/scripts from blowfish 2.0.4, alternatively you can download it from the following Git repo: [https://github.com/dominig/mkefi-agl.sh](https://github.com/dominig/mkefi-agl.sh) -### check the available option +### check the available options ```bash sh mkefi-agl.sh -v; ``` -### create your media with the command ajusted to your configuration +### create your media with the command adjusted to your configuration ```bash sudo sh mkefi-agl.sh MyAglImage.hdd /dev/sdX @@ -172,9 +165,7 @@ This script is present in the directory meta-agl/scripts from blowfish 2.0.4, al 1. Let AGL boot -**Note:**: - -* Depending on the speed of the removable media, the first boot may not complete, in that case simply reboot the device. +**Note:**: depending on the speed of the removable media, the first boot may not complete, in that case simply reboot the device. This is quite common with USB2 sticks. |