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

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

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”.
  • 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!