# Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ-8275 Evaluation Kit GMSL Mezzanine Board user guide – Linux Set up and connect the Qualcomm^®^ Dragonwing^TM^ IQ-8275 Evaluation Kit GMSL Mezzanine Board to Linux^®^ host computers to explore and try out end-to-end multimedia and AI sample applications. ## Introduction What’s in the box Learn about the Dragonwing IQ-8275 device, GMSL mezzanine board, and its components. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-80022-43/topic/iq8-gmsl-ug-introduction.html#gmsl-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/80-80022-43/topic/iq8-gmsl-ug-hw-overview.html#gmsl-high-level-config-block-diagram Mainboard and mezzanine board connectors See the ports and interfaces on the mainboard and mezzanine board. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-80022-43/topic/iq8-gmsl-ug-hw-overview.html#gmsl-mainboard-mezzanine-connectors Cables and connectors Know the cables and connectors included in the Dragonwing IQ-8275 EVK GMSL kit. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-80022-43/topic/iq8-gmsl-ug-hw-overview.html#gmsl-cables-and-connectors DIP switches Understand the specific functions and settings of each switch. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-80022-43/topic/iq8-gmsl-ug-hw-overview.html#gmsl-dip-switch-mapping Mezzanine board expansion See the connector pin mapping of the mezzanine board. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-80022-43/topic/iq8-gmsl-ug-hw-overview.html#gmsl-mezzanine-expansion ## Set up the device Set up the device connections Power up the device and connect the cables to initiate the device setup process. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-80022-43/topic/iq8-gmsl-ug-set-up-device.html#gmsl-set-up-the-connections ## Update the software > > > > > 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/80-80022-43/topic/iq8-gmsl-ug-update-the-sw.html#gmsl-update-sw-to-1-x 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/80-80022-43/topic/iq8-gmsl-ug-update-the-sw.html#gmsl-update-sw-to-2-x ## Validate camera functionality Configure the DIP switch for camera functionality Learn the DIP switch settings to enable camera functionality. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-80022-43/topic/iq8-gmsl-ug-validate-camera.html#dip-switch-camera Prerequisites to run a camera Complete the prerequisites to run camera use cases. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-80022-43/topic/iq8-gmsl-ug-validate-camera.html#camera-prerequisite GMSL single camera streaming Learn about the supported cameras and how to run two YUV GMSL camera streams. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-80022-43/topic/iq8-gmsl-ug-validate-camera.html#gmsl-single-camera GMSL multi camera concurrency Learn about GMSL multi camera concurrency. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-80022-43/topic/iq8-gmsl-ug-validate-camera.html#gmsl-multi-camera ## References Related documents See the list of related documents of the Dragonwing IQ-8275 GMSL mezzanine device. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-80022-43/topic/iq8-gmsl-ug-references.html#gmsl-rel-docs Acronyms and terms Know the definitions of the acronyms and terms used in this guide. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-80022-43/topic/iq8-gmsl-ug-references.html#gmsl-acronyms Last Published: May 12, 2026 [Next Topic Introduction](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/80-80022-43/topics/iq8-gmsl-ug-introduction.md)