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* prepare your sd card, for <device name> use the name of your sd card (not a partition) (e.g. /dev/sdf) NOTE this will overwrite the whole card!:

* remove the SD card from your PC, insert it into the pandaboard and hook up a serial cable (or a USB to serial cable).

* start a terminal emulator on your PC. I have used cu as minicom was horrible with the graphics of the installer.<br>