2.1. What is Needed to Evaluate Linux?#
These components are needed to evaluate Linux on a TI processor:
Hardware
An evaluation module (EVM) and associated cables, power supply, etc
A computer that can write to an SD card (for example, through a USB card writer)
Software
A Linux image to run on the processor
2.1.1. Hardware#
TI provides support for the AM62x Starter Kit.
Note that the TI AM62x EVMs require additional hardware that is not shipped in the box with the EVMs. For a full list of the hardware required for each board, reference the “Hardware Setup” section of the EVM Quick Start Guides:
2.1.2. Software#
Follow the steps in the “Software Setup” section of the EVM Quick Start Guides to download a Linux image to run on AM62x.