# Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ-9075 Evaluation Kit IFP Mezzanine Board user guide - Linux

Set up and connect the Qualcomm^®^ Dragonwing^TM^ IQ-9075 Evaluation Kit IFP Mezzanine Board to Linux^®^ host computers to explore and try out end-to-end multimedia and AI sample applications.

## Introduction

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</svg> What’s in the box

Learn about the Dragonwing IQ-9075 device, IFP mezzanine board, and its components.

https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70022-44/topic/iq9-ifp-ug-introduction.html#ifp-whats-in-the-box

## Hardware overview

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</svg> Get familiar with the board

Know about the board architecture, main components and their interactions.

https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70022-44/topic/iq9-ifp-ug-hw-overview.html#ifp-high-level-configuration-block-diagram

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</svg> Mainboard and mezzanine board connectors

See the ports and interfaces on the mainboard and mezzanine board.

https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70022-44/topic/iq9-ifp-ug-hw-overview.html#mainboard-and-mezzanine-board-connectors

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</svg> Cables and connectors

Know the cables and connectors included in the Dragonwing IQ-9075 EVK IFP kit.

https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70022-44/topic/iq9-ifp-ug-hw-overview.html#ifp-cables-and-connectors

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</svg> DIP switches

Understand the specific functions and settings of each switch.

https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70022-44/topic/iq9-ifp-ug-hw-overview.html#ifp-dip-switch-functionality-mapping

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</svg> Mezzanine board expansion

See the connector pin mapping of the mezzanine board.

https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70022-44/topic/iq9-ifp-ug-hw-overview.html#ifp-mezzanine-board-expansion

## Set up the device

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</svg> Set up the device connections

Power up the device and connect the cables to initiate the device setup process.

https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70022-44/topic/iq9-ifp-ug-set-up-device.html#ifp-set-up-the-connections

## Update the software

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</svg> Update the software to Qualcomm Linux 1.8 release

Download the flashable binaries, force the device into EDL mode, and flash the software.

https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70022-44/topic/iq9-ifp-ug-update-the-sw.html#ifp-update-sw-to-1-x

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</svg> Update the software to Qualcomm Linux 2.0 release

Download the flashable binaries, force the device into EDL mode, and flash the software.

https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70022-44/topic/iq9-ifp-ug-update-the-sw.html#ifp-update-sw-to-2-x

## Validate USB and PCIe

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</svg> Validate USB

Validate the USB interface.

https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70022-44/topic/iq9-ifp-ug-validate-usb-and-pcie.html#validate-usb

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</svg> Validate PCIe

Validate the PCIe interface.

https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70022-44/topic/iq9-ifp-ug-validate-usb-and-pcie.html#validate-pcie

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</svg> Enable NVMe over PCIe

Enable NVMe over PCIe for storage expansion.

https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70022-44/topic/iq9-ifp-ug-validate-usb-and-pcie.html#enable-nvme-over-pcie

## Perform Ethernet operations

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</svg> Mezzanine board or card for Ethernet

Know the mezzanine board or card components for Ethernet.

https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70022-44/topic/iq9-ifp-ug-ethernet.html#ethernet-card

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</svg> Verify data connectivity

Verify data connectivity between devices.

https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70022-44/topic/iq9-ifp-ug-ethernet.html#check-data-connectivity

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</svg> Configure the NIC settings

View and configure the NIC parameters.

https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70022-44/topic/iq9-ifp-ug-ethernet.html#config-nic

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</svg> Configure the network interface

Configure the network interface parameters

https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70022-44/topic/iq9-ifp-ug-ethernet.html#config-network-interface

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</svg> Analyze the network traffic

Analyze the network traffic of the device.

https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70022-44/topic/iq9-ifp-ug-ethernet.html#analyze-network

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</svg> Identify and read the network route

Get routing table information.

https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70022-44/topic/iq9-ifp-ug-ethernet.html#read-network-route

## Perform Bluetooth GAP functions

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</svg> Set up the device for Bluetooth GAP functions

Set up the device to perform Bluetooth functions.

https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70022-44/topic/iq9-ifp-ug-bt-gap.html#bt-prereq

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</svg> Enable Bluetooth

Enable Bluetooth on the device.

https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70022-44/topic/iq9-ifp-ug-bt-gap.html#enable-bt

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</svg> Run Bluetooth inquiry scan

Run Bluetooth inquiry scan to find nearby devices.

https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70022-44/topic/iq9-ifp-ug-bt-gap.html#run-bt-scan

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</svg> Pair with a remote Bluetooth device

Pair with a remote Bluetooth device.

https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70022-44/topic/iq9-ifp-ug-bt-gap.html#bt-pairing

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</svg> Get the bonded/paired device list

Get a verified list of paired devices.

https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70022-44/topic/iq9-ifp-ug-bt-gap.html#bt-paired-list

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</svg> Enable device discovery

Enable discovery mode on the device.

https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70022-44/topic/iq9-ifp-ug-bt-gap.html#enable-device-discovery

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</svg> Disable Bluetooth

Disable Bluetooth on the device.

https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70022-44/topic/iq9-ifp-ug-bt-gap.html#disable-bluetooth

## Configure Wi-Fi

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</svg> Connect using Wi-Fi

Connect the device using Wi-Fi.

https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70022-44/topic/iq9-ifp-ug-config-wifi.html#connect-using-wifi

## Set up LVDS display panel

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</svg> Configure LVDS hardware

Learn about the hardware requirements for LVDS.

https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70022-44/topic/iq9-ifp-ug-set-up-display.html#configure-lvds-hardware

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</svg> Configure the DIP switch for DSI-LVDS

Switch on the DIP switch for DSI-LVDS.

https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70022-44/topic/iq9-ifp-ug-set-up-display.html#configure-dip-switch-lvds

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</svg> Configure the software for DSI-LVDS

Enable the display interface.

https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70022-44/topic/iq9-ifp-ug-set-up-display.html#configure-software-lvds

## References

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</svg> Related documents

See the list of related documents of the Dragonwing IQ-9075 IFP mezzanine device.

https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70022-44/topic/iq9-ifp-ug-references.html#ifp-rel-docs

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</svg> Acronyms and terms

Know the definitions of the acronyms and terms used in this guide.

https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70022-44/topic/iq9-ifp-ug-references.html#ifp-acronyms

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