Getting Started

Start here when bringing up a Modalix DevKit for the first time or preparing an existing DevKit for development.

This section applies to platform release 2.1.3.

First-Time Setup

Unbox the DevKit, connect the required cables, and keep serial access available for bring-up and recovery.

• DevKit 3.0 Quick Start GuideFollow the interactive first-run hardware walkthrough.
• Configure Serial ConnectionConnect to the DevKit console from Windows, macOS, Linux, or a browser.

Choose Your Mode

Pick the setup path that matches how you use the hardware during development.

• Standalone ModeRun the DevKit as a self-contained edge device.
• PCIe ModeInstall the Modalix PCIe Card into a host machine for offloaded inference.

Firmware and Recovery

Update working devices, recover systems that do not boot, or reflash firmware for a specific release.

• Firmware UpdateChoose between sima-cli update, boot image recovery, and netboot workflows.

Next Step: Develop Software

When the DevKit is set up, continue with the Software documentation to develop applications that run on it.