# Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ-X5xxx Series Evaluation Kit quickstart – Ubuntu

Use the quickstart to set up Ubuntu^®^ on the Qualcomm Dragonwing^TM^ IQ-X5xxx Series Evaluation Kit (EVK) to get started with your evaluation and application development. This guide provides the step-by-step instructions to set up the Dragonwing IQ-X5xxx Series EVK, establish communication with the host system, and flash software images.

## Get started with Dragonwing IQ-X5xxx Series EVK

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</svg> Get familiar with the board

Learn about the Dragonwing X7xxx Series EVK and its components.

https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-77183-270/topic/Getting-started.html#get-familiar

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</svg> Set up software environment

Download the required software applications and set up the software environment.

https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-77183-270/topic/Setup.html#set-up-software

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</svg> Flash software images

Flash the software images onto the Dragonwing X7xxx Series EVK.

https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-77183-270/topic/Setup.html#set-up-software

Last Published: Sep 11, 2026

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