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.

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.

= Adding a serial port (voids warranty) =



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 =

= 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