Run Debian System

Flashing OS to eMMC Flash

Now we need to burn Debian (which is a Linux distribution) to eMMC Flash so that it can run on the JH-7110 DevKit. Follow the steps below.
  1. Download Debian image from Releases and extract the .bz2 file.
  2. Download USB Flash Tool from Releases and extract the .7z file.
  3. Please refer to the USBFLASHTOOL-V3.0 User Guide.pdf and flash Debian image into eMMC Flash.
    Note: Please consult your StarFive support for this document.

Logging into Debian

For this preview release, we will only be releasing QSPI boot version.
  • QSPI + eMMC boot: starfive-jh7110-JH7110_DVK_v5.13.1-39-eMMC-minimal-desktop-wayland.img.bz2
  • QSPI + SD boot: starfive-jh7110-JH7110_DVK_v5.13.1-39-SD-minimal-desktop-wayland.img.bz2
The following are 2 ways to log in to Debian:
  1. Using Desktop over HDMI: After flashing Debian, you can log in to Debian OS on JH-7110 DevKit using desktop over HDMI.
    1. After the HDMI of the display screen is connected,power on the JH-7110 DevKit.
    2. After the desktop login system is displayed, you can use the keyboard and mouse on JH-7110 DevKit.
    3. Enter the credentials as follows:
      • Username: user
      • Password: starfive
  2. Using a USB to Serial Converter: After flashing Debian,you can log in to Debian OS on JH-7110 DevKit using USB to Serial converter.
    1. Connect the USB to Serial converter to J18 or J19,power on the JH-7110 DevKit.
    2. Enter the credentials as follows:

      You can use either user or root account to login. The following example use root to login:

      • Username: root
      • Password: starfive