Begin development
For Linux, install the Processor
SDK from the START HERE
partition (the latest version of the
SDK can be downloaded from TI’s
website).
8
To prepare your workstation
for software development,
power off the kit, remove the
microSD card and insert it
into your Ubuntu Linux
workstation (adapter may be
required). If your workstation
does not include an SD slot,
USB SD card adapters are
readily available. Follow the
instructions to the right
For more information:
www.ti.com/am572xevm
Processor Software Development Kit
board (as shown in Step 2).
Connect the other end to your PC.
If you need help on setting up a
Linux Host PC, please visit
www.ti.com/startyourlinux.
Connect an Ethernet cable (not
included) to the top RJ-45 jack on
the AM572x processor board.
Connect the other end of the cable
to an Internet-enabled router or
Ethernet switch.
Connect the supplied USB debug
cable to your AM572x processor
For TI-RTOS, refer to
www.ti.com/processor_sdk_rtos
Optional
If necessary to unplug the
Processor Module, it is
recommended to do so by pushing
up from the corners as shown in
the picture to minimize risk of
damage.
Similarly, it is recommended to
plug back in the Processor Module
by pressing down on the sides of
the Processor Module as shown in
the picture to minimize risk of
damage.
Note: The camera module is an optional accessory. If needed, please order the following part number:
TMDSCM572X.
For more information on AM57x processors, including:
• User Guide
• How Tos
• Software
• Design Files
Please visit www.ti.com/am57x and www.ti.com/am572xevm
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AM572x Evaluation Module
Quick Start Guide
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Welcome to the AM572x General Purpose (GP) Evaluation Module (EVM) Quick Start Guide. This guide
is designed to help you through the initial setup of the EVM. This EVM allows you to experience Linux®,
TI-RTOS and other operating systems (OSs) that showcase the AM572x Cortex®-A15 and TI C66x
cores, 3D graphics, high-definition video processing and more. The AM572x EVM contains the
following:
• Printed documents
– AM572x GP EVM Quick Start Guide (this
document)
– Terms and conditions
• Hardware
– Sitara™ AM572x Cortex-A15 processor
– TPS659037 power management I/C
– 7" capacitive touch LCD
– 2GB DDR3L
– On-board eMMC
– Audio input and output
– SATA, USB 3.0, Ethernet and HDMI
connectors
– Expansion capability
• Miscellaneous
– Power supply with international adapters
– µSD card with Linux Processor SDK
– USB-to-serial debug cable
– HDMI cable for optional external display
Default setup (Linux OS boot from microSD card)
1
Plug in the camera board (not
included) as shown.
2
Connect the supplied USB to
serial cable to the processor
board as shown (for simplicity
only the processor board is
shown).
3
Insert the microSD card into
the AM572x EVM processor
board.
Power button (S1)
Camera
LCD Board
Processor Board
eSATA
Optional accessory
Power LED
System power
Auxiliary reset
HDMI
Ethernet
TPS659037
Top View
Power LED
Camera
Camera
board
connection
Auxiliary
system power
button
Boot
jumpers
DC power LED
DDR3L
Serial debug
eMMC
AM572x
4
Confirm the jumpers J3, J4,
J6 are jumpered across
positions 2 and 3 (closest to
edge of board).
7
You are now ready to explore
the Linux demos which
include various example
applications. Click on any
icon to start the demo.
User
input
Audio out
User USB 3.0 Host
Audio in
LED
Reset
Bottom View
COM8
Processor
board
connectors
LCD board
connection
Auxiliary
system
power button
JTAG
µSD slot
USB 2.0 device
miniPCIe
mSATA
Actual product may vary from photos
Expansion connectors
(LCD board)
(Continued)
5
Connect the supplied power
cable to the processor board
as shown (for simplicity only
the processor board is shown).
Connect the 12-volt power
supply cable to an AC power
source.
Note: When powering this
EVM, always use the supplied
power supply (E-Star PA1060120IB500) or equivalent model
having output voltage of
+12VDC and output current of
5.0 Amp as well as the
applicable regional product
regulatory/ safety certification
requirements.
6
To turn on, press and release
power button (S1) or auxiliary
power button. To turn off,
press and hold the same
button for 15 sec. Do not
unplug the power supply to
turn off the board, as it may
cause damage.
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