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.

= 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.

= Tips, Tricks, Caveats =

FEL mode
The button triggers  FEL mode.

= Adding a serial port (voids warranty) =



Locating the UART
The serial is in the left bottom in the picture (. The UART pinout is same as Mele A1000, from left to right: 3.3V power, TX, RX, GND.

The Mele A1000G Quad has two UART connectors, but the console output only comes out on the bottom left connector.

= Pictures =

= Also known as =

= See also =


 * A31 enabled u-boot
 * A31 enabled upstream kernel