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bkneer
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March 13, 2024
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STM32F407G-Discovery1 doessn't power up

  • March 13, 2024
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Hi,

I've just received a new STM32F407G-Discovery1 board from a German electronic supplier Reichelt.de.

I've connected the board with my PC (and tried also my MacBook) but the board is not recognized by the computer and doesn't power up.

A test with my ESP32 board showed that the USB port is working well.

Is there anything I could check on the board (e.g. jumper J1 is closed and if I got it right the discover jumpers are also set) or did I get a defect board.

 

Thanks

Bernhard

Best answer by bkneer

Hi, 

thanks for the fast reply. Just figured out that I have to use the USB mini connector one the other side to get it working. What is the micro USB for?

 

Thanks

Bernhard

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STTwo-32
STTwo-32
Technical Moderator
March 13, 2024

Hello @bkneer and welcome to the ST Community :smiling_face_with_smiling_eyes:.

I suggest you to try using a data cable (not a charging cable) and different usb port on the PC. Also, you can refer to the UM1472 for more details (specially parts 5 and 6.1). 

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STTwo-32 

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    bkneerAuthorBest answer
    Associate II
    March 13, 2024

    Hi, 

    thanks for the fast reply. Just figured out that I have to use the USB mini connector one the other side to get it working. What is the micro USB for?

     

    Thanks

    Bernhard

    Karl Yamashita
    Karl Yamashita
    Lead III
    March 13, 2024
    @bkneer wrote:

    What is the micro USB for?

     

    For USB OTG. The board can be used as a device and/or host. The USB mini is for the ST-Link debugger and also a power source.

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    TDK
    TDK
    March 13, 2024

    Are you connecting with CN1?

    Any LEDs coming on? What is LD1 doing?

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      bkneerAuthor
      Associate II
      March 13, 2024

      Hi,

      after I found an old mini USB cable I was able to power the board and the LEDs are on. Connecting then the micro USB I could also see the the USB is connecting.

      Next step is to find out how to configure STM23CubeIDE to download a simple program. ;)

       

      Thanks for the fast response

      Bernhard

      STTwo-32
      STTwo-32
      Technical Moderator
      March 13, 2024

      Hello @bkneer 

      You can refer to the UM2609 to understand how to use the STM32CubeIDE. If your problem is solved, close the post by choosing a best answer.

      Best Regards.

      STTwo-32 

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