# Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ-9075 Evaluation Kit user guide – Linux Important For any questions or technical assistance, see the [Support](https://www.qualcomm.com/developer/hardware/qualcomm-iq-9075-evaluation-kit-evk/support) page. Set up and connect the Qualcomm^®^ Dragonwing^TM^ IQ-9075 Evaluation Kit to Linux^®^ , Windows^®^ , and macOS^®^ host computers to explore and try out end-to-end multimedia and AI sample applications. To explore multimedia and AI sample applications without connecting to a host computer, see the [Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ-9075 Evaluation Kit quickstart – Linux](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-70020-263/). Featured topics [Set up the device](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70020-261/topic/iq9-ug-set-up-the-device.html#iq9-ug-set-up-the-device) [Run AI applications](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70020-261/topic/iq9-run-apps-using-host.html#iq9-run-ai-sample-apps) [Run multimedia applications](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70020-261/topic/iq9-run-apps-using-host.html#iq9-run-mm-sample-apps) [Update the software](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70020-261/topic/iq9-ug-update-the-sw.html#upgrade-iq9-software) ## Introduction What’s in the box Learn about the Dragonwing IQ-9075 device and its components. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70020-261/topic/iq9-ug-introduction.html#whats-in-the-box ## Hardware overview Get familiar with the board Know about the board architecture, main components and their interactions. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70020-261/topic/iq9-ug-hw-overview.html#system-block-diag Hardware specification Learn about the hardware specifications of the Evaluation Kit. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70020-261/topic/iq9-ug-hw-overview.html#hw-features Ports and interfaces See the ports and interfaces on the board including their functions. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70020-261/topic/iq9-ug-hw-overview.html#ports-interfaces DIP switches Understand the specific functions and settings of each switch. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70020-261/topic/iq9-ug-hw-overview.html#dip-switches ## Set up the device Power up the device Power up the device to initiate the device setup process. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70020-261/topic/iq9-ug-set-up-the-device.html#power-up-the-device Set up debug UART Display diagnostic messages and access the device through the UART shell. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70020-261/topic/iq9-ug-set-up-the-device.html#debug-uart Verify the software version Verify the Qualcomm^®^ Linux^®^ version to ensure that you’re using the latest version. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70020-261/topic/iq9-ug-set-up-the-device.html#verify-linux-version Connect to a network Establish an internet connection using Ethernet or Wi-Fi. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70020-261/topic/iq9-ug-set-up-the-device.html#connect-to-a-network Connect to SSH Facilitate secure file transfers between the host computer and the Dragonwing IQ-9075 device. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70020-261/topic/iq9-ug-set-up-the-device.html#connect-to-ssh Connect to display Connect the display monitor to view the output of sample applications. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70020-261/topic/iq9-ug-set-up-the-device.html#connect-to-display ## Run sample applications Use Qualcomm Visual Studio Code Extension Run sample applications using an integrated application development environment for Qualcomm evaluation kits. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70020-261/topic/iq9-run-apps-using-ide.html#iq9-run-apps-using-ide Use a host computer (Ubuntu, Windows, or mac) Run sample application using a host computer with Windows, Ubuntu, or mac operating system. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70020-261/topic/iq9-run-apps-using-host.html#iq9-run-apps-using-host ## Update the software Update the Qualcomm Linux software using Qualcomm Visual Studio Code Extension Install the latest Qualcomm Linux version using the Qualcomm Visual Studio Code Extension from an Ubuntu or Windows host computer. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70020-261/topic/iq9-ug-update-the-sw.html#update-sw-ide Update software using the Ubuntu host computer Install the latest Qualcomm Linux version manually using the Ubuntu host computer. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70020-261/topic/iq9-ug-update-the-sw.html#update-sw-ubuntu Update software using the Windows host computer Install the latest Qualcomm Linux version manually using the Windows host computer. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70020-261/topic/iq9-ug-update-the-sw.html#update-sw-windows Update software using the macOS host computer Install the latest Qualcomm Linux version manually using the macOS host computer. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70020-261/topic/iq9-ug-update-the-sw.html#update-sw-macos ## Develop applications Develop applications using the Qualcomm Visual Studio Code Extension Explore the Qualcomm Visual Studio Code Extension and start your application development journey on the Dragonwing IQ-9075 device. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70020-261/topic/iq9-ug-develop-an-app.html#iq9-ug-develop-an-app Develop or customize applications using makefile or devtools Explore methods to develop or customize applications using the Qualcomm Intelligent Multimedia (IM) SDK. https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-70020-51/application-development.html ## FAQs FAQs Get answers to common questions about setup and configuration. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70020-261/topic/iq9-ug-faqs.html#iq9-ug-faqs ## References Key component list See the list of key components of the Dragonwing IQ-9075 device. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70020-261/topic/iq9-ug-references.html#key-comp Related documents See the list of related documents of the Dragonwing IQ-9075 device. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70020-261/topic/iq9-ug-references.html#rel-docs Last Published: May 21, 2026 [Next Topic Introduction](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/80-70020-261/topics/iq9-ug-introduction.md)