# BeagleBoard releases Debian 13.7 IoT image for BeagleBone AI-64

> **Key takeaway:** A new minimal Debian 13.7 non-graphical image is available for the TI TDA4VM-based BeagleBone AI-64.

**Published:** 2026-10-09T19:57:37+00:00 
**Source:** BeagleBoard.org Blog 
**Category:** open-hardware 
**Canonical URL:** https://fosswire.org/news/beagleboard-releases-debian-137-iot-image-for-beaglebone-ai-.html 

## Summary
BeagleBoard has released a Debian 13.7 IoT minimal image specifically for the BeagleBone AI-64 platform. This non-graphical distribution runs on the TI TDA4VM processor and includes the v6.18.x-arm64-k3 kernel branch. The release also features U-Boot v2026.10-Beagle and Cockpit for board management via port 9090.

## Technical specifications of the BBAI64 image
- **Kernel**: v6.18.x-arm64-k3 branch
- **Bootloader**: U-Boot v2026.10-Beagle
- **Management**: Cockpit accessible on port 9090
- **Processor**: TI TDA4VM
- **Configuration**: Requires user password setup via sysconf.txt in the fat32 partition or through bb-imager