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VIM1 Boot into Upgrade Mode
Introduction
Boot into Upgrade Mode
There are 4 ways to boot into upgrade mode:
- Keys Mode (Side-Buttons)
- Serial Mode
- TST Mode (Recommended)
- MRegister Mode
TST Mode (Recommended)
- Connect VIM1 to PC with a USB-C cable.
- Quickly press the
Functionkey 3 times in 2 seconds, then release the key. You will see the Power LED (Blue) blink for about 3 seconds. - After the Power LED (Blue) turns OFF, this indicates that the board is in Upgrade Mode (Maskrom Mode).
Key Mode
- Power on VIM1.
- Long press the
POWERkey without releasing it. - Short press the
Resetkey and release it. - Count for 2 to 3 seconds, then release the
POWERkey to enter into Upgrade Mode. You will see the sys-led turn ON when you’ve entered Upgrade Mode.
Serial Mode
- Connect VIM1 to PC with a USB-C cable.
- Refer to Setup Serial Too to setup your Serial Tool for VIM1.
- Once again, make sure you’ve done the correct connections and setup.
- Hit
SPACEon your keyboard at the moment of bootup to stop autoboot. This step will let VIM1 boot into U-Boot command line. - Type
run updatein the terminal of U-Boot. The Sys LED (White) will turn ON when you’ve entered Upgrade Mode.
Bootable TF Card
- Insert a Bootable TF card into the slot.
- Refer to this guide to setup your serial tool for VIM1.
- Connect VIM1 to PC with a USB-C cable.
- Hit
SPACEkey at the moment of bootup to stop autoboot. This step will let VIM1 boot into U-Boot. - Type
run updatein the U-Boot terminal.
MRegister Mode
- Connect VIM1 to PC via USB-C cable
- Use a tweezer to short-circuit the two pads of the M register, and without releasing it
- Short press the
Resetkey and release it to boot into upgrade mode
The M register is located on the backside of your board.
Last modified: 2024/12/15 22:40 by nick