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diff --git a/board/freescale/imx28evk/readme.txt b/board/freescale/imx28evk/readme.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..cbf6aae883 --- /dev/null +++ b/board/freescale/imx28evk/readme.txt @@ -0,0 +1,58 @@ +************************** +Freescale i.MX28 EVK board +************************** + +This file documents the Buildroot support for the Freescale i.MX28 EVK board. + +Read the i.MX28 Evaluation Kit Quick Start Guide [1] for an introduction to the +board. + +Build +===== + +First, configure Buildroot for your i.MX28 EVK board: + + make freescale_imx28evk_defconfig + +Build all components: + + make + +You will find in ./output/images/ the following files: + - imx28-evk.dtb + - rootfs.tar + - u-boot.sd + - zImage + +Create a bootable SD card +========================= + +To determine the device associated to the SD card have a look in the +/proc/partitions file: + + cat /proc/partitions + +Run the following script as root on your SD card. This will partition the card +and copy the bootloader, kernel and root filesystem as needed. + +*** WARNING! The script will destroy all the card content. Use with care! *** + + ./board/freescale/imx28evk/create-boot-sd.sh <your-sd-device> + +Boot the i.MX28 EVK board +========================= + +To boot your newly created system (refer to the i.MX28 EVK Quick Start Guide +[1] for guidance): +- insert the SD card in the SD Card Socket 0 of the board; +- verify that your i.MX28 EVK board jumpers and switches are set as mentioned + in the i.MX28 EVK Quick Start Guide [1]; +- connect an RS232 UART cable to the Debug UART Port and connect using a + terminal emulator at 115200 bps, 8n1; +- power on the board. + +Enjoy! + +References +========== +[1] http://cache.freescale.com/files/32bit/doc/user_guide/EVK_imx28_QuickStart.pdf |