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9 changes: 9 additions & 0 deletions source/devices/AM62LX/debian/Getting_Started_Guide.rst
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Expand Up @@ -63,6 +63,15 @@ Make sure to connect the Ethernet cable or CC33xx M.2 WiFi card, HDMI Display, M
During first bootup, a setup script will run. This script guides the user through setting up user account, root password, date and so on.
Once the setup ends, reboot the board. Weston screen will appear on the display.

.. note::

In case you do not see the setup script during first boot, note that Armbian will automatically set the root account to its defaults:

- Username: **root**
- Password: **1234**

*This could happen for several reasons, such as power cycling the board during first boot.*

.. image:: /images/debian_homescreen.png

You've successfully booted Debian on |__PART_FAMILY_DEVICE_NAMES__|.
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9 changes: 9 additions & 0 deletions source/devices/AM62PX/debian/Getting_Started_Guide.rst
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Expand Up @@ -63,6 +63,15 @@ Make sure to connect the Ethernet cable or CC33xx M.2 WiFi card, HDMI Display, M
During first bootup, a setup script will run. This script guides the user through setting up user account, root password, date and so on.
Once the setup ends, reboot the board. Weston screen will appear on the display.

.. note::

In case you do not see the setup script during first boot, note that Armbian will automatically set the root account to its defaults:

- Username: **root**
- Password: **1234**

*This could happen for several reasons, such as power cycling the board during first boot.*

.. image:: /images/debian_homescreen.png

You've successfully booted Debian on |__PART_FAMILY_DEVICE_NAMES__|.
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9 changes: 9 additions & 0 deletions source/devices/AM62X/debian/Getting_Started_Guide.rst
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Expand Up @@ -63,6 +63,15 @@ Make sure to connect the Ethernet cable or CC33xx M.2 WiFi card, HDMI Display, M
During first bootup, a setup script will run. This script guides the user through setting up user account, root password, date and so on.
Once the setup ends, reboot the board. Weston screen will appear on the display.

.. note::

In case you do not see the setup script during first boot, note that Armbian will automatically set the root account to its defaults:

- Username: **root**
- Password: **1234**

*This could happen for several reasons, such as power cycling the board during first boot.*

.. image:: /images/debian_homescreen.png

You've successfully booted Debian on |__PART_FAMILY_DEVICE_NAMES__|.
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9 changes: 9 additions & 0 deletions source/devices/AM64X/debian/Getting_Started_Guide.rst
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Expand Up @@ -63,6 +63,15 @@ After approximately 20 seconds, the board should boot and you should see the on-
During first bootup, a setup script will run. This script guides the user through setting up user account, root password, date and so on.
Once the setup ends, reboot the board.

.. note::

In case you do not see the setup script during first boot, note that Armbian will automatically set the root account to its defaults:

- Username: **root**
- Password: **1234**

*This could happen for several reasons, such as power cycling the board during first boot.*

To verify the distro, connect via the UART console and try running ``neofetch`` on the terminal. The output of the command can be observed on the screen as shown below.

.. image:: /images/debian_neofetch.png
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