November 2006 - coreboot - mail.coreboot.org

Re: [LinuxBIOS] BIOS Saver RD1
by Ken Fuchs June 5, 2007

June 5, 2007

> On Wed, Aug 03, 2005 at 11:59:20AM +0900, Jun OKAJIMA wrote: > > Probably, most guys here use BIOS Saver. > > And it works well? > > In mine, RD1 for PLCC gets not being writable suddenly. > > I mean, it seems writable but # flash_rom -v fails. > > I solved this problem by a quick hack. > > > > How about yours? You can write RD1 or W49F002U well? > > Any problem happen? Johnathan McDowell wrote: > Even after that it's sometimes a bit flakey and I have to erase, then > write it. I've put the board's original BIOS in the RD1 and am writing > to the SST 39SF020A instead, which works without problems. I've read posts about the RD1 that suggest its integrated flash device is low quality and it may take 10 or more flash attempts to get a good flash update to the RD1 flash device. As a result, many RD1 BIOS Savior users will flash the commercial BIOS image (or other known good BIOS image) into the RD1 integrated flash device as many times as needed to get an image that boots. Then use the original BIOS device to flash test BIOS image (usually LinuxBIOS images among this group), since the original BIOS device usually flashes OK on the first attempt. I've used the RD1 in the above fashion with great success on the Tyan S2885 mainboard. The same RD1 would not work on the nVidia CK8-04 CRB mainboard. I think the CK8-04 CRB requires a flash device that the RD1 does not support. However, the RD1 worked well as an "do nothing" adapter which allowed swapping the BIOS flash device between my flash burner and the mainboard without any wear to the mainboard's BIOS socket. BTW, my flash burner is an older Enhanced Willem Universal Programmer. I got mine for only $60 US over a year ago. I've seen it for less than $40 on eBay a few weeks ago. The newest model is going for about $50 US. It does a LinuxBIOS flash in about 5 minutes; not bad for a $60 burner. However, it does require changing DIP switches to match an image for each device it can program. Great for the amateur or professional with a small budget. > > BTW, a cable of your RD1 is not broken? > > I needed soldering to fix it. > Mine was fine out of the box. Mine cable and switch worked fine out of the box as well. Sincerely, Ken Fuchs <kfuchs(a)winternet.com> ami-mac-sun

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[LinuxBIOS] #40: Decide on common header #ifndef names or standards for usage
by LinuxBIOS May 21, 2007

May 21, 2007

#40: Decide on common header #ifndef names or standards for usage -----------------------------+---------------------------------------------- Reporter: uwe | Owner: uwe Type: enhancement | Status: new Priority: minor | Milestone: Cosmetic fixes Component: code | Version: v2 Keywords: | Due_close: MM/DD/YYYY Include_gantt: 0 | Dependencies: Due_assign: MM/DD/YYYY | Patchstatus: there is no patch -----------------------------+---------------------------------------------- We have lots of variations for "include guards" in the code: {{{ _FOO _FOO_H __FOO_H __FOO_H__ _FOO_H_ __FOO_DEFINED ... }}} Is there a special convention or agreement on when to use which? If yes, it should be documented. If no, we should standardize on one format and use it consistently. -- Ticket URL: <http://tracker.linuxbios.org/trac/LinuxBIOS/ticket/40> LinuxBIOS <http://www.linuxbios.org/>

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[LinuxBIOS] #54: flashrom: Add install target to Makefile
by LinuxBIOS April 6, 2007

April 6, 2007

#54: flashrom: Add install target to Makefile ----------------------------------+----------------------------------------- Reporter: uwe | Owner: uwe Type: enhancement | Status: new Priority: minor | Milestone: Enhance the flashrom utility Component: flashrom | Version: Keywords: | Dependencies: Patchstatus: patch needs review | ----------------------------------+----------------------------------------- Add an install target to the flashrom Makefile which installs flashrom into /usr/local/bin. Signed-off-by: Uwe Hermann <uwe(a)hermann-uwe.de> --- -- Ticket URL: <http://tracker.linuxbios.org/trac/LinuxBIOS/ticket/54> LinuxBIOS <http://www.linuxbios.org/>

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[LinuxBIOS] #39: 440BX header file with register definitions
by LinuxBIOS April 6, 2007

April 6, 2007

#39: 440BX header file with register definitions -----------------------------+---------------------------------------------- Reporter: uwe | Owner: uwe Type: enhancement | Status: new Priority: major | Milestone: Going mainstream Component: code | Version: v2 Keywords: | Due_close: MM/DD/YYYY Include_gantt: 0 | Dependencies: Due_assign: MM/DD/YYYY | Patchstatus: patch needs review -----------------------------+---------------------------------------------- Add an include file which contains the register definitions for the Intel 440BX northbridge. Signed-off-by: Uwe Hermann <uwe(a)hermann-uwe.de> --- Soon to be used in the 440BX port. -- Ticket URL: <http://tracker.linuxbios.org/trac/LinuxBIOS/ticket/39> LinuxBIOS <http://www.linuxbios.org/>

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[LinuxBIOS] #31: Do proper checking for flash erase for SST FWH parts
by LinuxBIOS April 6, 2007

April 6, 2007

#31: Do proper checking for flash erase for SST FWH parts ---------------------------+------------------------------------------------ Reporter: stepan | Owner: stepan Type: defect | Status: new Priority: major | Milestone: Enhance the flashrom utility Component: flashrom | Version: v2 Keywords: | Include_gantt: 0 Dependencies: | Due_assign: MM/DD/YYYY Due_close: MM/DD/YYYY | ---------------------------+------------------------------------------------ Instead of checking the first byte only, the whole part is checked now. This will detect any improper erase. The patch removes a FIXME. :-) Signed-off-by: Stefan Reinauer <stepan(a)coresystems.de> -- Ticket URL: <http://tracker.linuxbios.org/trac/LinuxBIOS/ticket/31> LinuxBIOS <http://www.linuxbios.org/>

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[LinuxBIOS] #46: Clarify LinuxBIOS vs. OpenBIOS vs. Open Firmware vs. EFI vs. GNUFI etc.
by LinuxBIOS April 6, 2007

April 6, 2007

#46: Clarify LinuxBIOS vs. OpenBIOS vs. Open Firmware vs. EFI vs. GNUFI etc. --------------------------------------+------------------------------------- Reporter: uwe | Owner: somebody Type: task | Status: new Priority: critical | Milestone: Going mainstream Component: wiki/website/tracker | Version: v2 Keywords: | Due_close: MM/DD/YYYY Include_gantt: 0 | Dependencies: Due_assign: MM/DD/YYYY | Patchstatus: there is no patch --------------------------------------+------------------------------------- There seems to be a lot of confusion about LinuxBIOS itself in the "general public", but also when it comes to comparing LinuxBIOS to similar projects and systems, e.g. OpenBIOS, Open Firmware, EFI, GNUFI, uboot, etc. etc. We should have an easily understandable (for non-techsavvy people) entry in the FAQ which outlines what all those projects are about, their goals, pros, and cons. -- Ticket URL: <http://tracker.linuxbios.org/trac/LinuxBIOS/ticket/46> LinuxBIOS <http://www.linuxbios.org/>

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[LinuxBIOS] #56: Support for AMD Virtualization (AMD-V) a.k.a Pacifica
by LinuxBIOS April 6, 2007

April 6, 2007

#56: Support for AMD Virtualization (AMD-V) a.k.a Pacifica ---------------------------------+------------------------------------------ Reporter: uwe | Owner: somebody Type: enhancement | Status: new Priority: major | Milestone: Going mainstream Component: code | Version: Keywords: | Dependencies: Patchstatus: there is no patch | ---------------------------------+------------------------------------------ This might be a long term issue, but we might want to support Pacifica at some point... -- Ticket URL: <http://tracker.linuxbios.org/trac/LinuxBIOS/ticket/56> LinuxBIOS <http://www.linuxbios.org/>

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[LinuxBIOS] Intel 440bx
by Shaddam Corrino IV March 2, 2007

March 2, 2007

On 11/21/06, ron minnich <rminnich(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > yow. I would say timing problem but it is odd that it is just that one > line. It should repeat more I think. the "*" in output of the 'od' means repeat/duplcate lines. Is this what you mean? You can add "-v" to od to make it present full output. > can you afford to buy some parts? It would help figure this out. My current problem is that I was given one week warranty on those eeproms. Since I'll be away starting on Thursday, I would like to resolve it by Wednesday. I can go to the vendor and say that those eeproms sucks and I want some different ones. No idea if that answers your question. and for reference ,with -v option : # od -v -t x1 < W29C020-12.after.zeroing.bin| grep ff 0744300 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ff ff ff ff ff ff 0744320 ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff 0744340 ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff 0744360 ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff # od -v -t x1 < W29C020C-90B.after.zeroing.bin| grep ff 0354420 00 00 ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff 0354440 ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff 0354460 ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff 0354500 ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff 0354520 ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff 0354540 ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff 0354560 ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff 0745660 00 00 00 00 ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff 0745700 ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff 0745720 ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff 0745740 ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff 0745760 ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff # -- Thanks! Shaddam IV -- Thanks! Shaddam IV

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[LinuxBIOS] #35: Make it possible to boot Windows using LinuxBIOS
by LinuxBIOS March 2, 2007

March 2, 2007

#35: Make it possible to boot Windows using LinuxBIOS -----------------------------+---------------------------------------------- Reporter: uwe | Owner: somebody Type: enhancement | Status: new Priority: major | Milestone: Going mainstream Component: code | Version: v2 Keywords: | Due_close: MM/DD/YYYY Include_gantt: 0 | Dependencies: Due_assign: MM/DD/YYYY | Patchstatus: there is no patch -----------------------------+---------------------------------------------- From http://www.linuxbios.org/pipermail/linuxbios/2006-November/016793.html: {{{ The issue of booting XP just will not go away. So, there are two options I see, in order of preference: 1. find some way, using kexec etc., to boot XP under Linux, then put Linux in FLASH; done 2. revive ADLO there have been a number of suggestions for how to do the first one. 1. freeldr (vapor?) 2. tinyldr (vapor?) any non-vaporous ones out there? This note is an attempt to start a discussion and discovery on this subject. }}} -- Ticket URL: <http://tracker.linuxbios.org/trac/LinuxBIOS/ticket/35> LinuxBIOS <http://www.linuxbios.org/>

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[LinuxBIOS] #36: Make the mailing list archive searchable
by LinuxBIOS March 2, 2007

March 2, 2007

#36: Make the mailing list archive searchable -------------------------------+-------------------------------------------- Reporter: rsmith | Owner: somebody Type: defect | Status: new Priority: major | Milestone: Component: documentation | Version: v2 Keywords: | Due_close: MM/DD/YYYY Include_gantt: 0 | Dependencies: Due_assign: MM/DD/YYYY | Patchstatus: there is no patch -------------------------------+-------------------------------------------- "Challenge to the list: find that port patch Richard mentioned. I have to go to a meeting. If someone can find it, I'll check it out and commit it. -ron" Nuff said. The list archives need to be searchable. -- Ticket URL: <http://tracker.linuxbios.org/trac/LinuxBIOS/ticket/36> LinuxBIOS <http://www.linuxbios.org/>

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