Re: [LinuxBIOS] Support for recent chipset and powerful desktop CPU

[Drew Lundsten]

> > DRAM
> > Pro: Easy to make/get/order PCBs that fit
> > Con: Not easily accessible without setting up DRAM controller
> > (Is this the case?)
>
> Nope; I suggested using the I2C bus only!  Only issue is
> getting the correct voltages onto the board.

Great idea - just clip it onto the SPD EEPROM. A PIC and RS232
transceiver are all you need.

Drew

[LinuxBIOS] Support for recent chipset and powerful desktop CPU

[Segher Boessenkool]

> > Nope; I suggested using the I2C bus only!  Only issue is
> > getting the correct voltages onto the board.
>
> Great idea - just clip it onto the SPD EEPROM. A PIC and RS232
> transceiver are all you need.

I'd use an MSP430, not a PIC, but same idea yes.  And making
your own DIMM is easier than piggybacking it onto an SPD.
Main problem stays: does a DIMM socket carry the right voltages?

Segher