User Manual

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1.0 Introduction

The element14 BeagleBone Black is identical in technical design and functionality

as the specified BeagleBoard.org product (BeagleBone Black) and runs on the

version of the software provided by BeagleBoard.org to element14. General support

for this board is available from the BeagleBoard.org community.

This document is the

System Reference Manual

for the element14 BeagleBone Black

and covers its use and design. The board will primarily be referred to in the remainder of

this document simply as the board, although it may also be referred to as the

e l e m e n t 1 4 BeagleBone Black as a reminder. There are also references to the

original BeagleBone as well, and will be referenced as simply BeagleBone.

This design is subject to change without notice as we will work to keep improving the

design as the product matures based on feedback and experience. Software updates

will be frequent and will be independent of the hardware revisions and as such not result

in a change in the revision number.

Make sure you check the support Wiki frequently for the most up to date information.

http://elinux.org/Beagleboard:BeagleBoneBlack

2.0 Change History

This section describes the change history of this document and board. Document changes

are not always a result of a board change.

2.1 Board Changes

2.1.1 Rev C (Part#: BBONE-BLACK-4G)

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Changed the eMMC from 2GB to 4GB.

2GB devices are getting harder to get as they are being phased out. This required

BeagleBoard.org to move to 4GB. We now have two sources for the device. This will

however, require an increase in the price of the board.

2.1.2 Rev B (Part#: BBONE-BLACK)

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The processor on Rev B has been changed to the AM3358BZCZ100. All other

specifications are as per Rev A6A of the BeagleBone Black.