Getting Started

Learn about your 4IoT board as well as how to prepare and set up for basic use

Setup - What you will need

Need

  • 4IoT
    • Board based on the Snapdragon 410E Processor
  • Power adapter
    • 96Boards specifications requires a 8V-18V with 2000mA Power adapter
  • USB Keyboard and Mouse
    • With two USB-A connectors, all 96Boards can be equiped with a full sized keyboard and mouse
  • USB to microUSB cable

Optional

  • MicroSD card with adapter
    • For quick and easy switching between operating systems and extra storage
  • Mezzanine Products
    • These devices allow you to expand your experience with any 96Boards by adding peripherals and enhancing onboard components
  • USB to MicroUSB cable
    • This is needed for serial console interface and fastboot/adb commands
  • USB to ethernet adapter and ethernet cable
    • For connecting to a network without using WiFi

Out of the Box

The following subsections should describe how to get started with the 4IoT using the release build shipped with the boards. The 4IoT board is ready to use “out of the box” with a preinstalled version of the Debian Linux distribution.

Features

Component Description
SoC  
CPU  
GPU  
RAM  
PMU  
Storage  
Ethernet Port  
Wireless  
USB  
Display  
Video  
Audio  
Camera  
Expansion Interface  
LED  
Button  
Power Source  
OS Support  
Size  

IMPORTANT NOTES

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Starting the board for the first time

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What’s Next?

If you are already familiar with the 4IoT board and would like to change out the stock operating system, please proceed to one of the following pages:

  • Downloads page: This page lists all Linaro and 3rd party operating systems available for 4IoT
  • Installation page: If you already have the images you need, this page has information on how to install the different operating systems onto your 4IoT board
  • Board Recovery
    • If at any time your board is having unexplainable issues, it is suggested to attempt a board recovery. These instructions will guide you through a succesfull board recovery.
  • Support
    • From bug reports and current issues, to forum access and other useful resources, we want to help you find answers

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