Windows Host Installation for DragonBoard-410c

 

Windows Host

This section show how to install an operating system to your DragonBoard™ 410c using the SD Card method on a Windows host computer. ***

• Step 1: Prepare MicroSD card
• Step 2: Recall Download Location
• Step 3: Unzip SD Card Install Image
• Step 4: Download the Win32DiskImager tool
• Step 5: Use Win32DiskImager tool to flash image onto SD Card Card
• Step 6: Prepare DragonBoard 410c with SD card
• Step 7: Install image onto DragonBoard 410c

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Step 1: Prepare MicroSD card

• Ensure data from microSD card is backed up
• Everything on microSD card will be lost by the end of this procedure.

Step 2: Recall Download Location

• Locate SD card install file from Downloads page.
• This file will be needed for the next step.

Step 3: Unzip SD Card Install Image

• When unzipped, this download will be a folder with the falling contents
  • Install Image (.img)
  • Readme

Step 4: Download the Win32DiskImager tool

• Win32DiskImager tool (Direct Download / Go to Site)

Step 5: Use Win32DiskImager tool to flash image onto SD Card

• Open Win32DiskImager tool
• Click the folder icon in the top right
• Find your way to the appropriate .img file (This is why you need to remember the location of your extracted image.)

• Insert your microSD card (through a USB SD card-reader, if necessary)
• Select the correct device and click “write” There may be a warning about corrupting the device. Click “Yes” to proceed.
• This process may take a few minutes, be patient and wait for a completion notice.
• Upon completion you should see the following pop-up:

• Eject SD Card and proceed to next Step

Step 6: Prepare DragonBoard 410c with SD card

• Make sure DragonBoard™ 410c is unplugged from power
• Set S6 switch on DragonBoard™ 410c to 0-1-0-0, “SD Boot switch” should be set to “ON”.
  • Please see “1.1 Board Overview” on page 7 from DragonBoard™ 410c Hardware Manual if you cannot find S6
• Connect an HDMI monitor to the DragonBoard™ 410c with an HDMI cable, and power on the monitor
• Plug a USB keyboard and/or mouse into either of the two USB connectors on the DragonBoard™ 410c
• Insert the microSD card into the DragonBoard™ 410c
• Plug power adaptor into DragonBoard™ 410c, wait for board to boot up.

Step 7: Install image onto DragonBoard 410c

• If Steps 1 - 6 were followed correctly, the above screen should be visible from your DragonBoard™ 410c
• Select the image to install and click “Install” (or type “i”). OS will be installed into the eMMC memory
• This process can take a few minutes to complete
• Upon completion, “Flashing has completed and OS has installed successfully….” message will appear.

Before clicking “OK”:

• Remove the SD Card
• Set S6 switch on DragonBoard™ 410c to 0-0-0-0, all switches should be set to “OFF”
• Now click “OK” button and allow DragonBoard™ 410c to reboot.

Congratulations! You are now booting your newly installed operating system directly from eMMC on the DragonBoard™ 410c!

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