HDMI TX

HDMI 2.1 TX Port on Axon Vicharak Board

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The Axon board provides HDMI 2.1 TX ports for connecting external displays such as monitors, TVs, or projectors.

Hardware Connection

  • The Axon board provides:

    • 2 × HDMI TX ports (HDMI TX0 and HDMI TX1)

    • 1 × HDMI RX port

  • To connect a display:

    1. Locate the HDMI TX port on the board (labeled HDMI TX0 or HDMI TX1).

    2. Connect a High Speed HDMI 2.1 cable from the board to the display.

    3. Power on both the board and the display.

    4. Set the display input source to the corresponding HDMI port.

Display Configuration Using Terminal

Detect Connected Displays

Run the following command to detect connected HDMI displays:

xrandr -q

Look for entries marked as connected, for example:

HDMI-1 connected 1920x1080+0+0

The name (e.g., HDMI-1) will be used in subsequent commands.

List Supported Display Modes

To view all supported resolutions and refresh rates:

xrandr

This command displays available modes such as:

3840x2160 60.00*
1920x1080 60.00
1280x720  60.00

Set Resolution and Refresh Rate

Note

Replace HDMI-1 and resolution values (3840 X 2160) with those supported by your display.

Set 4K resolution at 60 Hz:

xrandr --output HDMI-1 --mode 3840x2160 --rate 60

Set 1080p resolution at 60 Hz:

xrandr --output HDMI-1 --mode 1920x1080 --rate 60

Identify Correct HDMI Output Name

If unsure about the HDMI output name, run:

xrandr -q

Use the output name marked as connected.

Troubleshooting: HDMI Not Detected or No Display

Check Physical Connections

  • Ensure the HDMI cable is securely connected to both the board and the display.

  • Verify the display is powered on.

  • Confirm the correct HDMI input source is selected on the display.

  • Try a different HDMI cable or display if necessary.

Check Kernel and Driver Messages

Verify EDID detection:

dmesg | grep -i edid

Ensure no HDMI or video subsystem errors are reported.

Rescan Displays

Trigger automatic display detection:

xrandr --auto