Connecting the Serial Interface to a Computer

The RS-232 interface port is used to access the command line interface (CLI) for serial communication. The DB-9 to micro USB cable adapter is provided for this purpose:

Serial Interface Cable Adapter and Connector Pinouts

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To connect the serial interface port to a computer:
1. Connect the Micro-USB connector (labeled "P3" in the previous figure) at one end of the cable, to the serial port (labeled IOIO) located on the SBC module.

Connecting the Serial Interface

2. Connect the DB-9 connector labeled "P1" (red), at the other end of the cable, to the RS-232 communication port on your computer.
The RS-232 port is not intended for permanent connection.
The DB-9 connector labeled "P2" is used only for debugging.