# Host machine options
Source: [https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70014-253/topic/set_up_the_device.html](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70014-253/topic/set_up_the_device.html)
The RB3 Gen 2 Development Kit comes preloaded with software, enabling quick device
setup. The setup process involves setting up the debug UART, updating the software
(optional), setting up Wi-Fi, connecting to the SSH terminal, connecting to an HDMI display,
and executing sample applications from the SSH terminal.
The RB3 Gen 2 device can be seamlessly configured using Ubuntu, Windows, and Mac
operating system (OS) based hosts. Follow the respective setup instructions for each OS
as outlined to get the development kit ready to run sample applications.
| [Ubuntu](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70014-253/topic/ubuntu_host.html) | [Windows](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70014-253/topic/windows_host.html) | [Mac](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70014-253/topic/setup_for_mac_host.html) |
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- Set up debug UART
- Check software version
- Update software (optional)
- Configure prerequisites
- Flash software
- Set up Wi-Fi
- Connect to SSH
- Connect to HDMI display
- Run sample applications
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- Set up debug UART
- Check software version
- Update software (optional)
- Set up virtual machine
- Configure prerequisites
- Flash software
- Set up Wi-Fi
- Connect to SSH
- Connect to HDMI display
- Run sample applications
|
- Set up debug UART
- Check software version
- Update software (optional)
- Set up virtual machine
- Configure prerequisites
- Flash software
- Set up Wi-Fi
- Connect to SSH
- Connect to HDMI display
- Run sample applications
|
Last Published: Oct 30, 2025
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