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GEDU ARM PC Development Kit
After Apple successfully transitioned the MacBook from x86 to ARM, many giants like Qualcomm and NVIDIA are actively developing ARM PCs. Many believe that 2024 will be a year of rapid development for ARM PCs.
The recently launched Yulan Code Book by Gedu Technology has received positive feedback from users, especially programmers who love its capabilities for local development, deployment, and debugging. However, some users have inquired about when a Windows version of the ARM book (i.e., ARM PC) will be released. In response to the demands of programming enthusiasts and the emerging ARM PC development needs, Gedu Technology is set to launch the ARM PC Development Kit (GDK800) in grand style.
Part.01
Components of the Kit
GEDU ARM PC
The main component of this kit is the Yulan Code Book, which comes pre-installed with Windows 11 (WoA version).
For a detailed introduction to the Yulan Code Book, please visit:
https://www.nanocode.cn/#/yl/index
It uses the newly launched RK3588 SoC chip from Rockchip as its core hardware, employing advanced 8nm process technology, integrating 8 CPU cores based on the Arm v8 architecture, with 4 Cortex-A76 and 4 Cortex-A55 cores, utilizing Big-Little technology to effectively meet the demands for high performance and low power consumption.
This kit also includes a Nano Target Probe (NTP). The Nano Target Probe is also a flagship product from Gedu Technology, based on Arm CoreSight technology, and its core function is to access the target system via the CoreSight protocol for system debugging and tuning.
For a detailed introduction to the Nano Target Probe, please see:
https://www.nanocode.cn/#/ntp/index
In addition, this kit includes UEFI/EDK2 debugging symbols and reference source code, rich technical manuals, and simple technical support. Users encountering any issues can contact us, and we will respond to their inquiries as soon as possible.
Part.02
What Can GDK800 Do
GEDU ARM PC
Using this kit, besides meeting general development needs, the biggest advantage is the ability to debug WoA (Windows on Arm) kernels in two ways. The first is using the classic WinDbg tool and NT kernel debugging engine. WinDbg is a powerful user-mode and kernel-mode debugging tool on the Windows platform, essential for developing Windows drivers and deeply researching the Windows kernel, familiar to many veteran Windows programmers. Now, it will shine again in this new round of ARM PC development.
The second method is via JTAG (CoreSight). This requires the use of the Nano Target Probe included in the kit. By utilizing the Nano Target Probe, one can interrupt the target system using ARM CoreSight technology, then dynamically find the NT kernel and key data structures in memory using Gedu Technology’s unique algorithms, and load symbol files to achieve system debugging and tuning.
Part.03
Components and Uses of the Kit
GEDU ARM PC
Below is the detailed component list and typical uses of this kit, which is sure to be very effective.
This kit includes the following parts:
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A set of Yulan Code Book
· Pre-installed with Windows 11 on ARM
· Supports two serial port printing methods
>> UART on the mainboard for ATF information printing
>> UART in SD adapter form, supports serial printing starting from the UEFI phase
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A set of Nano Target Probe
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Serial Port Printing Kit
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UEFI/EDK2 Debugging Symbols and Reference Source Code
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Technical Manual
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Technical Support
With the GDK800 kit, you can debug WoA in two ways:
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WinDBG Kernel Debugging
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JTAG (CoreSight) Method
Typical Uses:
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Developing UEFI/EDK2 Firmware
· Local compilation, burning, testing, debugging
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Developing Drivers for WoA
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Developing and Porting Applications for WoA
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Exploring Vulnerabilities of WoA, Security Research
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