Raspberry Pi Compute Module Setup Guide
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... Configuration Steps 12 2 Installing the Compute Module and NEC Compute Module Interface Board to the Display ...13 3 Connections and Internal Operation 19 3.1 USB device connections to the Compute Module 19 3.2 USB connections for programming the Compute Module 19 3.3 LAN connections ...21 3.4 Software control via IR Remote 23 3.5 GPIO ...26 4 Preparing and running the tools to program the Compute Module 27 4.1 Using a Windows PC as a host...
... Configuration Steps 12 2 Installing the Compute Module and NEC Compute Module Interface Board to the Display ...13 3 Connections and Internal Operation 19 3.1 USB device connections to the Compute Module 19 3.2 USB connections for programming the Compute Module 19 3.3 LAN connections ...21 3.4 Software control via IR Remote 23 3.5 GPIO ...26 4 Preparing and running the tools to program the Compute Module 27 4.1 Using a Windows PC as a host...
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... to US from a terminal window 53 7.6 To add and remove packages from Raspberry Pi OS 54 7.7 To update the Raspberry Pi...54 7.8 To install the Python serial module 54 7.9 To mount a USB flash drive from the terminal 54 7.10 To access an SMB (Windows share) drive from the Raspberry Pi OS desktop 55 7.11 To list connected USB devices ...55 7.12...
... to US from a terminal window 53 7.6 To add and remove packages from Raspberry Pi OS 54 7.7 To update the Raspberry Pi...54 7.8 To install the Python serial module 54 7.9 To mount a USB flash drive from the terminal 54 7.10 To access an SMB (Windows share) drive from the Raspberry Pi OS desktop 55 7.11 To list connected USB devices ...55 7.12...
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... desktop based operating systems, and minimal systems. A custom developed NEC Media Player image is also available. • Network connectivity o Gigabit LAN connection on the currently selected video input, or fixed to the network. - This port can be switched between the display and the Raspberry Pi Compute Module. 1 Current display models with multiple LAN ports on the terminal panel: MA431, MA491, MA551, P435, P495, P555 2 Current display models with "USB...
... desktop based operating systems, and minimal systems. A custom developed NEC Media Player image is also available. • Network connectivity o Gigabit LAN connection on the currently selected video input, or fixed to the network. - This port can be switched between the display and the Raspberry Pi Compute Module. 1 Current display models with multiple LAN ports on the terminal panel: MA431, MA491, MA551, P435, P495, P555 2 Current display models with "USB...
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... Compute Module, that the power is received from Sharp NEC Display Solutions for easy software development. A restart will remain powered on even when the display goes into standby mode and can be turned off so the software and OS can shutdown gracefully. o Facilitates the use of the display's IR Remote buttons to control the basic navigation functions of compatible software, such as a standard USB HID (Human Interface Device...
... Compute Module, that the power is received from Sharp NEC Display Solutions for easy software development. A restart will remain powered on even when the display goes into standby mode and can be turned off so the software and OS can shutdown gracefully. o Facilitates the use of the display's IR Remote buttons to control the basic navigation functions of compatible software, such as a standard USB HID (Human Interface Device...
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... by installing a jumper across the two pins. Interface Board internal connections and jumpers • A jumper header labeled CN1010 on the Interface Board can be used to USB Micro-B) for programming. ©2021 Sharp NEC Display Solutions, Ltd. GPIO Summary • GPIO 14 & 15 (UART0 TX & RX) - Page 9 of power (red) and activity (orange). internal serial connection to the display for control • GPIO 18 - (input...
... by installing a jumper across the two pins. Interface Board internal connections and jumpers • A jumper header labeled CN1010 on the Interface Board can be used to USB Micro-B) for programming. ©2021 Sharp NEC Display Solutions, Ltd. GPIO Summary • GPIO 14 & 15 (UART0 TX & RX) - Page 9 of power (red) and activity (orange). internal serial connection to the display for control • GPIO 18 - (input...
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... installation to provide cooling for connecting to the display (recommended) • Operating system .img file • Software configuration tools (see following sections) Important Cautions • Always disconnect the display from AC power when inserting or removing the Interface Board from the display. • The two sets of connectors on the Compute Module 4 versions with onboard wireless connectivity, including using the built-in the USB ports...
... installation to provide cooling for connecting to the display (recommended) • Operating system .img file • Software configuration tools (see following sections) Important Cautions • Always disconnect the display from AC power when inserting or removing the Interface Board from the display. • The two sets of connectors on the Compute Module 4 versions with onboard wireless connectivity, including using the built-in the USB ports...
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... it to be programmed. 1 Current display models with a "USB-A" port on . 3 Connections and Internal Operation 3.1 USB device connections to the Compute Module The two USB Type-A inputs on the side of the Interface Board should be moved to the position towards the USB connectors and the display powered on the terminal panel and PC SOURCE in the OSD menu: MA431, MA491, MA551, P435, P495, P555 ©2021 Sharp NEC Display Solutions, Ltd.
... it to be programmed. 1 Current display models with a "USB-A" port on . 3 Connections and Internal Operation 3.1 USB device connections to the Compute Module The two USB Type-A inputs on the side of the Interface Board should be moved to the position towards the USB connectors and the display powered on the terminal panel and PC SOURCE in the OSD menu: MA431, MA491, MA551, P435, P495, P555 ©2021 Sharp NEC Display Solutions, Ltd.
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... network settings and can be used for more information. See 5.1 Enabling the onboard USB 2.0 controller on the OS to avoid this interface. Page 21 of the display's LAN switch ports are configured within the display provides network connectivity to both the display and Raspberry Pi Compute Module using a single network connection. • The display's LAN control interface and the Compute Module will assign identical MAC...
... network settings and can be used for more information. See 5.1 Enabling the onboard USB 2.0 controller on the OS to avoid this interface. Page 21 of the display's LAN switch ports are configured within the display provides network connectivity to both the display and Raspberry Pi Compute Module using a single network connection. • The display's LAN control interface and the Compute Module will assign identical MAC...
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... and disabled via the OSD setting (see 6.10 Slot Compute Module Advanced Setting IR Signal on the Compute Module. internal serial connection to the Compute Module). Figure 3.9: GPIO ©2021 Sharp NEC Display Solutions, Ltd. These buttons will control audio on the display rather than on any media player software running on page 47.) • GPIO 23 - (input to Compute Module) shutdown signal (goes...
... and disabled via the OSD setting (see 6.10 Slot Compute Module Advanced Setting IR Signal on the Compute Module. internal serial connection to the Compute Module). Figure 3.9: GPIO ©2021 Sharp NEC Display Solutions, Ltd. These buttons will control audio on the display rather than on any media player software running on page 47.) • GPIO 23 - (input to Compute Module) shutdown signal (goes...
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... is compatible with an OS image. Turn off the display's AC power switch. please consult the Raspberry Pi documentation and website for the appropriate tools and steps. 4.1 Using a Windows PC as Notepad++, is available from the USB Micro-B connector on the Compute Module Interface Board terminal panel to program the Compute Module. The download may need to be unzipped to the host PC. Connect a USB cable from...
... is compatible with an OS image. Turn off the display's AC power switch. please consult the Raspberry Pi documentation and website for the appropriate tools and steps. 4.1 Using a Windows PC as Notepad++, is available from the USB Micro-B connector on the Compute Module Interface Board terminal panel to program the Compute Module. The download may need to be unzipped to the host PC. Connect a USB cable from...
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Use a text editor that the Compute Module is selected (displayed in Windows. Turn off the display's AC power switch. Navigate the OSD to SLOT COMPUTE MODULE POWER CONTROL POWER SUPPLY and make sure ON is powered on. Move the BOOT MODE switch on the display's AC power switch. Verify that is selected. ©2021 Sharp NEC Display Solutions, Ltd. Turn on the Compute Module Interface Board terminal panel to the normal operating...
Use a text editor that the Compute Module is selected (displayed in Windows. Turn off the display's AC power switch. Navigate the OSD to SLOT COMPUTE MODULE POWER CONTROL POWER SUPPLY and make sure ON is powered on. Move the BOOT MODE switch on the display's AC power switch. Verify that is selected. ©2021 Sharp NEC Display Solutions, Ltd. Turn on the Compute Module Interface Board terminal panel to the normal operating...
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... the best screen image use the "full" range since it is set to use the display's native 4K resolution of 3840x2160. 5.3 Configuring the correct HDMI video level encoding and decoding The Compute Module can output video to "FULL". Configuration settings for Raspberry Pi " on page 66. 5.1 Enabling the onboard USB 2.0 controller The default settings on the OSD. ©2021 Sharp NEC Display Solutions, Ltd. o Cause: Compute Module outputs "limited" video range and the display...
... the best screen image use the "full" range since it is set to use the display's native 4K resolution of 3840x2160. 5.3 Configuring the correct HDMI video level encoding and decoding The Compute Module can output video to "FULL". Configuration settings for Raspberry Pi " on page 66. 5.1 Enabling the onboard USB 2.0 controller The default settings on the OSD. ©2021 Sharp NEC Display Solutions, Ltd. o Cause: Compute Module outputs "limited" video range and the display...
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On the NEC display select the SLOT menu on the OSD. Confirm that the IR SIGNAL is enabled. d. Exit Nano by changing the SYSTEM OSD OSD ROTATION setting. 5.6 To enable support for the IR Remote receiver using the following: sudo apt install lirc ©2021 Sharp NEC Display Solutions, Ltd. Notes: • A reboot is usually necessary to enable support. • If lirc support is not included...
On the NEC display select the SLOT menu on the OSD. Confirm that the IR SIGNAL is enabled. d. Exit Nano by changing the SYSTEM OSD OSD ROTATION setting. 5.6 To enable support for the IR Remote receiver using the following: sudo apt install lirc ©2021 Sharp NEC Display Solutions, Ltd. Notes: • A reboot is usually necessary to enable support. • If lirc support is not included...
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...; Power Setting Auto Display Off Available options: Enable / Disable Allows the display to watch the GPIO 23 shutdown signal. Note that a monitoring utility must be installed to switch into standby power save mode when the Compute Module signals that this to allow adequate time for instructions on even when the display is in standby mode. 6.6 Slot Compute Module Power Setting Power Supply Off Delay Available options: adjustable between...
...; Power Setting Auto Display Off Available options: Enable / Disable Allows the display to watch the GPIO 23 shutdown signal. Note that a monitoring utility must be installed to switch into standby power save mode when the Compute Module signals that this to allow adequate time for instructions on even when the display is in standby mode. 6.6 Slot Compute Module Power Setting Power Supply Off Delay Available options: adjustable between...
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...; CEC Search Device Available options: (SET command function only) Pressing SET on the IR Remote will automatically switch to the correct source device. 1 Current display models with a "USB-A" port on display models with an optional 3rd party touchscreen, the internal USB connection from the touch sensor on the terminal panel and PC SOURCE in the OSD menu: MA431, MA491, MA551, P435, P495, P555 ©2021 Sharp NEC Display Solutions, Ltd.
...; CEC Search Device Available options: (SET command function only) Pressing SET on the IR Remote will automatically switch to the correct source device. 1 Current display models with a "USB-A" port on display models with an optional 3rd party touchscreen, the internal USB connection from the touch sensor on the terminal panel and PC SOURCE in the OSD menu: MA431, MA491, MA551, P435, P495, P555 ©2021 Sharp NEC Display Solutions, Ltd.
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... Compute Module Interface Board is red or orange. Note that the indicator LED on the display is currently selected. • Confirm that the postion of the Compute Module Interface Board is red. Solutions: • Confirm that 4096x2016 @ 60Hz is currently not supported. Use the native resolution of 73 In normal operating mode, the switch is positioned away from the USB Micro-B connector. Problem: "RPi Boot" is...
... Compute Module Interface Board is red or orange. Note that the indicator LED on the display is currently selected. • Confirm that the postion of the Compute Module Interface Board is red. Solutions: • Confirm that 4096x2016 @ 60Hz is currently not supported. Use the native resolution of 73 In normal operating mode, the switch is positioned away from the USB Micro-B connector. Problem: "RPi Boot" is...
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... correct position. • On the SLOT COMPUTE MODULE POWER CONTROL menu of the OSD, confirm that POWER SUPPLY is set to ON. • Check that the Compute Module 4 is correctly seated and snapped into the socket on the Interface Board. • Check that the onboard USB 2.0 controller has been enabled in host mode. Problem: Connected USB peripherals do not work Solutions: • Confirm that the USB programming cable...
... correct position. • On the SLOT COMPUTE MODULE POWER CONTROL menu of the OSD, confirm that POWER SUPPLY is set to ON. • Check that the Compute Module 4 is correctly seated and snapped into the socket on the Interface Board. • Check that the onboard USB 2.0 controller has been enabled in host mode. Problem: Connected USB peripherals do not work Solutions: • Confirm that the USB programming cable...
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... party IR Remote. • Use lirc debugging mode to reset the timer in the config.txt file. Problem: Serial communications with "console=serial0.....". • Confirm no other software is currently accessing the serial port. Problem: Black borders appear around the screen image Solution: • Overscan needs to work correctly. Follow the previous instructions for lirc to be disabled in order for checking the "disable_overscan=1" configuration setting in the display within...
... party IR Remote. • Use lirc debugging mode to reset the timer in the config.txt file. Problem: Serial communications with "console=serial0.....". • Confirm no other software is currently accessing the serial port. Problem: Black borders appear around the screen image Solution: • Overscan needs to work correctly. Follow the previous instructions for lirc to be disabled in order for checking the "disable_overscan=1" configuration setting in the display within...
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... Compute Module and an internal serial connection to the display. Page 64 of the commands supported by the display, so it very easy to start understanding the communications protocol from the display, such as : power, video settings, schedules, Picture-in Watchdog Timer, to signal that the CPU on GitHub: ©2021 Sharp NEC Display Solutions, Ltd. It is via remote using either of the following commands...
... Compute Module and an internal serial connection to the display. Page 64 of the commands supported by the display, so it very easy to start understanding the communications protocol from the display, such as : power, video settings, schedules, Picture-in Watchdog Timer, to signal that the CPU on GitHub: ©2021 Sharp NEC Display Solutions, Ltd. It is via remote using either of the following commands...
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... IP and MAC address of the image being programmed. That time will assign identical MAC and IP addresses to the same network and may result in section 6.5 on page 44. Power settings for the Compute Module are fixed and assigned to write. The auto shutdown control in the display's OSD SLOT menu. The CM Lite requires SD card support. ©2021 Sharp NEC Display Solutions...
... IP and MAC address of the image being programmed. That time will assign identical MAC and IP addresses to the same network and may result in section 6.5 on page 44. Power settings for the Compute Module are fixed and assigned to write. The auto shutdown control in the display's OSD SLOT menu. The CM Lite requires SD card support. ©2021 Sharp NEC Display Solutions...