NEC MPI4E Raspberry Pi Compute Module Setup Guide

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Operating System Programming Procedure

If a Compute Module was included with the kit, it may be pre-programmed with the NEC MediaPlayer

image. This can be overwritten as desired.

Standard Compute Modules from Raspberry Pi are not programmed with an Operating System by default.

The OS can be installed after placing the Compute Module in programming boot mode. This allows the

Compute Module to appear as a USB device to another “host” PC or Raspberry Pi. The Operating

System is then programmed, or “installed”, from the host to the Compute Module over USB. After the OS

is programmed successfully, any necessary configuration options can be made, and the Compute Module

can be restarted in normal boot mode.

The “host” can be a PC running Windows® or Linux®, or a standard Raspberry Pi 1, 2, 3, or 4 with

Raspberry Pi OS. If using a Linux based PC or Raspberry Pi as a host, a small utility will need to be

downloaded and compiled on the host.

Important: The Compute Module will typically not display video until it has been programmed with a

compatible Operating System.

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