Mele M9

The M9 is an A31 based HTPC which was sold in two versions. Namely, the reduced functionality M9, and the A1000G Quad. The latter has two UART connectors, a very slightly different motherboard layout, and a SATA connector (using a GL830 USB-to-SATA bridge (that is SAT capable, therefore querying S.M.A.R.T. data and triggering selftests works)

= Identification =

In android, under Settings->About Tablet, you will find:


 * Model Number:
 * Build Number:

= Sunxi support =

Current status
Like any A31 device, there is little community interest and little support.

Images

 * M9 V3.4.2 official release

Manual build

 * For building u-boot, use the "" target.
 * The .fex file can be found in sunxi-boards as MANUFACTURER_DEVICE.fex

Everything else is the same as the manual build howto.

Mainline kernel
Use the sun6i-a31-m9.dts device-tree file for the mainline kernel.

= Tips, Tricks, Caveats =

FEL mode
The button triggers  FEL mode.

Device disassembly
The device can be opened easily after removing 4 Phillips screws.

Connecting a SATA disk
On the A1000G's mainboard there is a SATA port (connected to a Genesys Logic USB-to-SATA bridge) and a SATA power JST header. They're connected to a standardized SATA data+power connector on the case's top (normally hidden by a closed lid). By opening the lid standard 2.5" disks can be inserted into the slot. The connector is advertised as being compatible to the SATA Universal Storage Module (USM) standard.

Locating the UART


The Mele has a 4 pin 2.0 pitch JST-PH connector available for its UART0 port. This is the same as some 90s analog audio cables which ran from a CDROM to the sound card. More information is available at our UART howto.

= Pictures =


 * Mele M9:

= Also known as =

= See also =


 * Mele I7: A 1GiB RAM 8GiB ROM HTPC from the same company using the same SOC. Comes in the same case as the Mele A1000G Quad.


 * A31 enabled u-boot
 * A31 enabled upstream kernel

Manufacturer images

 * Firmware for M9 - V3.1.4
 * Firmware for A1000G Quad - V3.1.7