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STM32MP257x-DKx - board assembly

Applicable for STM32MP25x lines


This article explains how to assemble the STM32MP257x-DKx Discovery kits. It is valid for the STM32MP257F-DK More info green.png Discovery kit: the part numbers are specified in the STM32MP25 microprocessor part numbers article.

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To successfully start the board, it is recommended to go through the corresponding Starter Package article: Category:Starter Package


The STM32MP257x-DKx Discovery kits package (STM32MP257F-DK More info green.png) contains the items listed below.

Position Description
1 MB1605 motherboard
2 microSD card


STM32MP257x-DKx Discovery kit out of the box
STM32MP257F-DK Discovery kit shown here (picture not contractual)
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To complete the basic setup, you can buy an LVDS display and a CSI camera

The complete set will be then:

STM32MP257F-DK and additional accessories kits shown here (picture is not contractual)
Position Description
1 MB1605 main board
2 MicroSD card
3 LVDS display cable (provided via B-LVDS7-WSVGA package) - optional
4 7” LVDS WSVGA display with touch panel EDT ETML0700Z9NDHA panel provided via B-LVDS7-WSVGA package - optional
5 camera board FFC (provided via B-CAMS-IMX package) - optional
6 MB1854 board AI camera provided via B-CAMS-IMX package - optional


STM32MP257x-DK Discovery kit assembly
STM32MP257F-DK shown here (picture is not contractual)


1. How to connect LVDS display to ST board - optional[edit | edit source]

Display board assembly (picture is not contractual)


  • Check the above cable orientation thanks to the black mark and the white twisted pairs.
  • Find the LVDS port on STM32MP257x-DK Discovery kit (CN2) and the one on the display (CN1). One cable is provided in the LVDS display box.
  • On each port, insert the cable as described:
Display board assembly (picture is not contractual)


2. How to connect MB1854 camera board to ST board - optional[edit | edit source]

Camera board assembly (picture is not contractual)


  • Find the camera port on STM32MP257x-DK Discovery kit (CN8) (1 - in picture above) and the one on MB1854 (CN1) (2 - in picture above). One FFC is provided in the camera box.


  • On each port, carefully:
    • lightly pull the black plastic (1 - in picture below) to insert the contact side of the FFC towards the board (2 - in picture below).
    • Push the black plastic to hold the FFC (3 - in picture below).
Camera board assembly (picture is not contractual)


3. STM32MP257x-DK Discovery kit assembled[edit | edit source]


STM32MP257x-DK Discovery kit assembled
STM32MP257F-DK shown here (picture is not contractual)