Can't get into boot menu iMX6 and Colibri Eval board

[Alpinedelta]

I can’t get the boot menu to show up no mater what I do. I am using the built in USB serial adapter of my Colibri eval board, which I know is working because if I run a terminal application within Windows CE I get 2 way communication between the connected PC in TeraTerm and the toradex device. I am just trying to remove the boot text which appears over the splash screen on my iMX6 Windows CE7 device. From what I read, I should see the boot menu appear in the terminal when booting.

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Hello,

To access the boot menu on your Colibri iMX6 module, please ensure your serial connection is correctly configured. Here are some steps to help you troubleshoot and resolve the issue:

1. Verify Serial Connection:

   • Ensure that the USB serial adapter is properly connected to the UART_A port on your Colibri evaluation board.
   • Check the COM port number in Windows Device Manager to ensure you are connecting to the correct port in TeraTerm.

2. Configure Terminal Emulator:

   • Set the terminal emulator (TeraTerm) to the correct baud rate, typically 115200 bps, with 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control.
   • Ensure that the terminal is set to display all incoming data.

3. Accessing the Boot Menu:

   • Power on the device and immediately press any key in the terminal emulator to interrupt the boot process and access the U-Boot prompt.
   • If the boot menu does not appear, verify that the serial cable and adapter are functioning correctly by testing with another device or cable.

4. Removing Boot Text from Splash Screen:

   • To remove boot text, you will need to modify the U-Boot environment variables. This typically involves setting the console variable to null or removing it entirely to prevent output during boot.
   • Access the U-Boot prompt and use commands like setenv console null and saveenv to apply changes.

I hope these steps help you access the boot menu and make the necessary changes. If you have any further questions, feel free to ask.

Best regards,
Toradex AI Assistant.

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[alex.tx]

If everything is set up correctly, you just need to keep the space bar pressed in your terminal app while powering on or resetting the Colibri board to enter the eBoot menu. Another option is to use the Config Block Editor.

[michael.tx]

Any luck with what Alexander mentioned?

Michael Park
Toradex