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diff --git a/getting-started/footers/intel-footer.md b/getting-started/footers/intel-footer.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1be82ec --- /dev/null +++ b/getting-started/footers/intel-footer.md @@ -0,0 +1,36 @@ +## BIOS update +Both the Joule and the Minnowboard require a BIOS upgrade. **Don t loose time trying without.**<br> +https://firmware.intel.com/projects/minnowboard-max<br> +https://software.intel.com/en-us/flashing-the-bios-on-joule + +## Creating a bootable image +Multiple options are avaiable but dd and tar can very easily let you down due to the requirement to pass SMACK labels, create a proper UEFI configuration and a few other tricks.<br> +The script [mkefi-agl.sh](https://github.com/dominig/mkefi-agl.sh) has been done to help you.<br> +The option -h will print the help and the option -v will detailled the operation and ease any debug.<br> + + +## Serial debug Port + +Serial debug port ID varies with the HW platform :<br> +By default AGL build Intel target as a Minnowboard where serial is /dev/ttyS0 <br> +On Joule and MRB the serial debug is /dev/ttyS2 <br> + +You may have to change the configuration in your boot loader which is located in the EFI partition. + +## Serial debug cable + +On the Minnowboard the serial cable is a FTDI serial cable. The wiring can be found [here](http://wiki.minnowboard.org/MinnowBoard_MAX_HW_Setup).<br> +On the Joule the serial connection is done via the micro USB cable which is not provided in the Developer kit. Details can be found [here](https://software.intel.com/en-us/node/667851).<br> + +## Which port name is used to define the connected display(s) + +Port naming may change with HW platforms and connected display. The simplest is to check following the fist boot, in the systemd journal which display names are listed.<br> +``` +journalctl |grep Output +``` +**Note:** The Output information is only listed if a real Display is connected to the connector on the board.<br> +The file holding that configuration is /etc/xdg/weston/weston.ini<br> +Common Display name for Intel are +* HDMI-A-1 +* HDMI-A-2 +* LVDS-1 |