Step 1: Assemble Board

The Intel® Edison compute module is meant to be used with a breakout board, so you need to secure the compute module to your breakout board before you can use it.

Choose an option below to view instructions for your specific breakout board.

The Arduino* expansion board assembled with the Intel® Edison compute module The mini breakout board assembled with the Intel® Edison compute module
Arduino* expansion board › Mini breakout board ›

Are you ready to continue?
You should have the Intel® Edison compute module installed, all the development cables connected, and the Intel® Edison board powered on before you continue with Step 2: Install USB Drivers.

Are you using Android Things*?
Android Things (formerly called Brillo*) is an alternative operating system from Google* based on Android* that can run on the Intel® Edison board instead of the default Linux* OS built using the Yocto Project*. Go to the System Image Downloads page to get Intel® Edison image for Android Things*.

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