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- Are there Cases for the ADS512101? top
Take a moment to review our many Cases or feel free to make a request.
- What Accessories come included with the ADS512101? top
Wall Power Supply (1 AMP- for SW development only), International Power Supply Adapters, Null Modem Serial Cable, STx Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card, Freescale Technical Information Flyer, STx CD with ADS512101 User's Manual and other information, CD with Evaluation Copy of CodeWarrior Development Studio for MPC5121E hosted on Windows, CD with Evaluation Copy of CodeWarrior Development Studio for MPC5121E hosted on Linux, and pre-loaded current revision U-BOOT.
- I am interested in an LCD panel or monitor for the ADS512101 top
Contact STx with the following information for your desired screen: - Size (in diagonal inches)
- Resolution (XGA, SVGA, VGA)
- Color depth (18 or 24) and Logic Level (TTL/CMOS or LVDS)
- Backlight (Inverter or LED)
- Brightness needed (mcd/cm2)
- Technology (Transflective, Reflective, NLT)
- Touchscreen (4, 5, 8 Wire-Resistive or Capacitive? Preference?)
Please see the MPlus5121 Complete Multimedia System
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- Is the MPlus5121 based on the ADS512101? top
Yes, MPlus5121 features the ADS512101 mainboard in a small Mini-ITX case. The system includes a hard drive, Micro-SD card, XGA 8.4 inch LCD and integrated power supply. Freescale's Linux OS is included.
- What is the difference between Hellrosa and Freescale's ADS512101? top
The product is the same. The ADS512101 includes a development kit.
- Is the MPC5121e on the ADS512101 in a socket? top
For the current Rev 3 ADS512101, the MPC5121e is not in a socket.
- My ADS512101 PATA does not function. How can I fix it? top
At this time, PATA does not function on the ADS512101. It will be functioning on the Revision 4 board due in July 2008. If you need PATA on your current ADS512101, Contact STx for upgrades or return authorization.
- How do I use the SD Card Device? top
The SD is a micro (uSD) which is mechanically smaller but electrically identical. When you buy a micro-SD card, you get an SD card carrier to insert it into SD slots when needed. Drivers for the micro-SD will be available soon from STx.
- What version silicon (MPC5121e) is available on the current (Rev3) ADS512101? top
The current MPC5121e revision is 1.5 for the Rev 3, ADS512101.
- How do I reset power cycling? top
If the board does not appear to be on (LEDs not lighting), hold the power button down for 5 seconds. Release. Then press power button again. If this does not solve the problem, please Contact STx for a possible CPLD update.
- What is the GPU for the ADS512101? top
MBX Core from Imagination Technology
- The color in the video output isn't correct. How do I fix this? top
Some ADS512101 boards with LTIB preloaded operate in two video modes. A command has been patched in Freescale's LTIB that will enable either mode of operation. This command changes the number of color bits that drive each of the video output modes. Default enables the DVI (J6) output for correct color information. In the default mode both the LVDS (P20) and TFT (P21) will not output correct color information. To enable both the LVDS video out (P20) and TFT video out (P21) a command has to be executed at the Linux prompt as follows: gamma_set LCD To switch back to DVI video output, execute at the Linux prompt: gamma_set If the color outputs in your ADS512101 does not change with this command, current LTIB Changes and patches are in the STx Downloads.
- Does the ADS512101 support Wimax? WLAN? Bluetooth? top
Yes, the ADS512101 supports wireless connectivity via a mini-PCI radio. You must choose a radio board and transmitter for this.
- My ADS512101 SATA does not function. How can I fix it? top
The MPC5121e SATA function has errata. This is expected to be correct on Freescale's next release and will be available in the ADS512101 Rev 4 product due in July 2008.
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- How can I change (to either upgrade or for development) the code for ADS512101 CPLD? top
This is a Level 2 STx Technical Support request. Please Contact STx for information about STx Support Services.
- What Software Drivers come with the ADS512101 top
The ADS512101 U-BOOT has limited drivers for booting the board. These include onboard memory, serial I2C, Ethernet, and PCI. In the future U-Boot will include a low level USB Driver for mass storage booting and a diagnostic tool. All other Drivers are provided by an Operating System Environment.
- What STx software is preloaded on the ADS512101? top
The ADS512101 only supports U-BOOT for a loader.
- Does the ADS512101 come with Linux preinstalled? top
Yes, a license-free self-hosted version of Linux, provided by Freescale, is preinstalled on the ADS512101 called Linux Target Image Builder, LTIB. Freescale's LTIB, is preloaded on the ADS512101, but always check the Freescale site for the most recent revision. LTIB includes several drivers. See the Freescale ADS512101 LTIB website for a complete list of supported peripherals.
- Does STx provide support for the preinstalled Linux OS, provided by Freescale? top
Freescale's LinuxBSP is provided free and is 'AS IS' software. Freescale nor Silicon Turnkey Express provide free support.
- What Operating Systems are available and support the ADS512101? top
Opensource Linux, QNX, WindRiver, Green Hill Software
- Can I flash U-Boot and other images to the ADS512101? top
A working copy of U-Boot will allow you to flash images. Please refer to the U-Boot Manual located at www.DENX.de. If the Main Flash U-Boot image is corrupt restore U-Boot from the Backup Flash. Please refer to the ADS512101 Quick Start Guide or Section 7.3 of the ADS512101 User’s Manual. If both U-Boot and Backup Flash are corrupt, STx can recommend using the Abatron BDI3000 JTAG Debugger for troubleshooting. STx uses this product internally to develop its boards. You can purchase the Abatron BDI3000 (BDI2000 for CodeWarrior) from STx directly.
- Where can I find ADS512101 Jumper settings to restore U-Boot? top
Please refer to Section 3.2 of the ADS512101 User’s Manual.
- What Graphics Solutions products are available for the ADS512101? top
STx recommends Tilcon IDS and Fluffy Spider Fancy Pants.
- My ADS512101 won't establish a network connection. top
Verify that the P4 jumper for backup flash is removed. If you re-installed u-boot the MAC address may have to entered. See instructions to locate and reinstall the MAC address in either the Quick Start Guide or User Manual.
- My ADS512101 powers on but will not boot. I may have corrupted the U-Boot. How do I fix this? top
U-Boot may be corrupt. Use the instruction in either the Quick Start Guide or User Manual to reinstall U-Boot.
- I re-installed LTIB from Freescale's site, but it doesn't work like the ADS512101 originally installed version. top
STx has added several patches for LTIB. Freescale will release a new revision late in May 08 with these and other patches included. See our download site for LTIB Changes.
- Where can I find the latest version of LTIB? top
LITB is Freescale's Linux BSP for Power Architecture Technology, MPC5121EADS and be found at: http://www.freescale.com/webapp/sps/site/overview.jsp?nodeId=0127260061033202A5
- Are there other free Linux BSP for the ADS512101? top
Denx maintains the official Linux web site and has a free Embedded Linux Development Kit at: http://www.denx.de/en/view/Software/WebHome#Embedded_Linux_Development_Kit
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