# Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ-8275 Evaluation Kit user guide – Ubuntu

Explore and understand components, layout, hardware connectors, DIP switches, and GPIOs in the Qualcomm^®^ Dragonwing^TM^ IQ-8275 Evaluation Kit.

Important

For any questions or technical assistance, see the [Support](https://www.qualcomm.com/developer/software/ubuntu-on-qualcomm-iot-platforms/support) page.

Note

This is a public beta release of the Ubuntu 24.04 image for the Dragonwing IQ-8275 EVK. More updates wil be published in the future revisions of the document as the Dragonwing IQ-8275 EVK evolves with new features and new sample applications. The certified Ubuntu version is planned for Q1 2026.

## Introduction

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</svg> What’s in the box

Learn about the Dragonwing IQ-8275 EVK and its components.

https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-90441-353/topic/iq8-ug-introduction.html#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/80-90441-353/topic/iq8-ug-hw-overview.html#system-block-diag

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</svg> Hardware features

Learn about the hardware specifications of the Evaluation Kit.

https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-90441-353/topic/iq8-ug-hw-overview.html#hw-features

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</svg> Ports and interfaces

See the ports and interfaces on the board including their functions.

https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-90441-353/topic/iq8-ug-hw-overview.html#ports-interfaces

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</svg> DIP switches

Understand the specific functions and settings of each switch.

https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-90441-353/topic/iq8-ug-hw-overview.html#dip-switches

## Power up and power cycle

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</svg> Power up the device

Power up the Dragonwing IQ-8275 EVK to start kit setup.

https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-90441-353/topic/iq8-power-up-cycle.html#power-up-device

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</svg> Power cycle the device

Know how to restart the Dragonwing IQ-8275 EVK.

https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-90441-353/topic/iq8-power-up-cycle.html#power-cycle-device

## Force device into emergency download mode

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</svg> Force the device into emergency download mode

Use the emergency download feature to reboot the Dragonwing IQ-8275 EVK.

https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-90441-353/topic/emergency-download.html#force-edl-mode

## References

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</svg> Reference

Get additional information on the Dragonwing IQ-8275 EVK.

https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-90441-353/topic/iq8-ug-references.html#reference

Last Published: May 20, 2026

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