User`s manual

JampII-mini Users Manual - 14 - PD0606-6-00-01
5. Software Description
5.1. Overview
This chapter provides information regarding the software that is shipped with JampII-mini
Board. The software included with the board is Linux with a few test applications and network utilities.
The Linux software provides the user with the ability to test some of the subsystems on JampII-mini
board. The download utility provides a means to program a binary image into the flash memory on
JampII-mini.
5.2. JampII-mini Linux Code
The pre-programmed software provides the user with the opportunity to test some of the
subsystems on JampII-mini via Linux. This software is programmed into the system FLASH located on
the board prior to shipment. The binary image of the shipped code is included on the CD that ships
with the board.
5.3. Redboot
RedBoot provides a simple interface for loading operating systems and applications onto
JampII-mini board. It can also serve as a debug platform for standalone programs using the GDB stub
that is built into RedBoot. RedBoot uses a serial console for its input and output. The default serial port
setting is 57600,8,N,1. It also supports the built-in Ethernet port and a flash file system and general
flash programming. The board is shipped with Redboot pre-installed. Please refer to Download Utility
section for instructions to reload Redboot. Please refer to documents at ECOS website
http://ecos.sourceware.org regarding how to rebuild Redboot.
5.4. Download Utility
The download utility provides the user with a tool for programming the flash memory on JampII-
mini with a binary image.