# Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ-8275 Evaluation Kit IFP Mezzanine Board user guide – Linux Set up and connect the Qualcomm^®^ Dragonwing^TM^ IQ-8275 Evaluation Kit IFP 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, IFP mezzanine board, and its components. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-80022-44/topic/iq8-ifp-ug-introduction.html#ifp-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/80-80022-44/topic/iq8-ifp-ug-hw-overview.html#ifp-high-level-configuration-block-diagram Mainboard and mezzanine board connectors See the ports and interfaces on the mainboard and mezzanine board. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-80022-44/topic/iq8-ifp-ug-hw-overview.html#mainboard-and-mezzanine-board-connectors Cables and connectors Know the cables and connectors included in the Dragonwing IQ-8275 EVK IFP kit. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-80022-44/topic/iq8-ifp-ug-hw-overview.html#ifp-cables-and-connectors DIP switches Understand the specific functions and settings of each switch. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-80022-44/topic/iq8-ifp-ug-hw-overview.html#ifp-dip-switch-functionality-mapping Mezzanine board expansion See the connector pin mapping of the mezzanine board. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-80022-44/topic/iq8-ifp-ug-hw-overview.html#ifp-mezzanine-board-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/80-80022-44/topic/iq8-ifp-ug-set-up-device.html#ifp-set-up-the-connections ## Update the software Update the software to Qualcomm Linux 1.9 release Download the flashable binaries, force the device into EDL mode, and flash the software. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-80022-44/topic/iq8-ifp-ug-update-the-sw.html#ifp-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/80-80022-44/topic/iq8-ifp-ug-update-the-sw.html#ifp-update-sw-to-2-x ## Validate USB and PCIe Validate USB Validate the USB interface. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-80022-44/topic/iq8-ifp-ug-validate-usb-and-pcie.html#validate-usb Validate PCIe Validate the PCIe interface. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-80022-44/topic/iq8-ifp-ug-validate-usb-and-pcie.html#validate-pcie Enable NVMe over PCIe Enable NVMe over PCIe for storage expansion. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-80022-44/topic/iq8-ifp-ug-validate-usb-and-pcie.html#enable-nvme-over-pcie ## Perform Ethernet operations Mezzanine board or card for Ethernet Know the mezzanine board or card components for Ethernet. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-80022-44/topic/iq8-ifp-ug-ethernet.html#ethernet-card Verify data connectivity Verify data connectivity between devices. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-80022-44/topic/iq8-ifp-ug-ethernet.html#check-data-connectivity Configure the NIC settings View and configure the NIC parameters. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-80022-44/topic/iq8-ifp-ug-ethernet.html#config-nic Configure the network interface Configure the network interface parameters https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-80022-44/topic/iq8-ifp-ug-ethernet.html#config-network-interface Analyze the network traffic Analyze the network traffic of the device. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-80022-44/topic/iq8-ifp-ug-ethernet.html#analyze-network Identify and read the network route Get routing table information. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-80022-44/topic/iq8-ifp-ug-ethernet.html#read-network-route ## Perform Bluetooth GAP functions Set up the device for Bluetooth GAP functions Set up the device to perform Bluetooth functions. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-80022-44/topic/iq8-ifp-ug-bt-gap.html#bt-prereq Enable Bluetooth Enable Bluetooth on the device. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-80022-44/topic/iq8-ifp-ug-bt-gap.html#enable-bt Run Bluetooth inquiry scan Run Bluetooth inquiry scan to find nearby devices. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-80022-44/topic/iq8-ifp-ug-bt-gap.html#run-bt-scan Pair with a remote Bluetooth device Pair with a remote Bluetooth device. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-80022-44/topic/iq8-ifp-ug-bt-gap.html#bt-pairing Get the bonded/paired device list Get a verified list of paired devices. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-80022-44/topic/iq8-ifp-ug-bt-gap.html#bt-paired-list Enable device discovery Enable discovery mode on the device. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-80022-44/topic/iq8-ifp-ug-bt-gap.html#enable-device-discovery Disable Bluetooth Disable Bluetooth on the device. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-80022-44/topic/iq8-ifp-ug-bt-gap.html#disable-bluetooth ## Configure Wi-Fi Connect using Wi-Fi Connect the device using Wi-Fi. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-80022-44/topic/iq8-ifp-ug-config-wifi.html#connect-using-wifi ## Set up LVDS display panel Configure LVDS hardware Learn about the hardware requirements for LVDS. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-80022-44/topic/iq8-ifp-ug-set-up-display.html#configure-lvds-hardware Configure the DIP switch for DSI-LVDS Switch on the DIP switch for DSI-LVDS. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-80022-44/topic/iq8-ifp-ug-set-up-display.html#configure-dip-switch-lvds Configure the software for DSI-LVDS Enable the display interface. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-80022-44/topic/iq8-ifp-ug-set-up-display.html#configure-software-lvds ## References Related documents See the list of related documents of the Dragonwing IQ-8275 IFP mezzanine device. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-80022-44/topic/iq8-ifp-ug-references.html#ifp-rel-docs Acronyms and terms Know the definitions of the acronyms and terms used in this guide. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-80022-44/topic/iq8-ifp-ug-references.html#ifp-acronyms Last Published: Jul 20, 2026 [Next Topic Introduction](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/80-80022-44/topics/iq8-ifp-ug-introduction.md)