Cm2 | Dongle Support

Here’s why people get stuck: A standard USB-C hub (like one from Anker or Dell) works with phones and laptops. Plug it into a Raspberry Pi CM4 carrier board… and nothing happens .

Have a C2M dongle success story or a tricky setup? Drop a comment below—especially if you’ve tested it with a CM5 or a non-Raspberry Pi module like the Orange Pi CM4. cm2 dongle support

dtoverlay=disable-bt # optional, frees up UART if needed hdmi_force_hotplug=1 hdmi_group=2 hdmi_mode=16 # 1080p 60Hz, change as needed The hdmi_force_hotplug=1 is the key—it tells the GPU to output HDMI even if no display is detected at boot. Here’s why people get stuck: A standard USB-C