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author | Frans Pop <elendil@planet.nl> | 2006-03-15 17:29:49 +0000 |
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committer | Frans Pop <elendil@planet.nl> | 2006-03-15 17:29:49 +0000 |
commit | b85b6607b7997b902eb43fe5a8f55211cbd3e110 (patch) | |
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Update of original English docs
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diff --git a/fi/boot-installer/arm.xml b/fi/boot-installer/arm.xml index 505a05323..8b273d74e 100644 --- a/fi/boot-installer/arm.xml +++ b/fi/boot-installer/arm.xml @@ -1,94 +1,101 @@ <!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking --> -<!-- original version: 28672 untranslated --> +<!-- original version: 35328 untranslated --> <sect2 arch="arm" id="boot-tftp"><title>Booting from TFTP</title> &boot-installer-intro-net.xml; - <sect3 arch="arm"><title>Booting from TFTP on NetWinder</title> - + <sect3 arch="arm"><title>Booting from TFTP on Netwinder</title> <para> -NetWinders have two network interfaces: The 10Mbps NE2000-compatible -card is <filename>eth0</filename> and the 100Mbps Tulip card is -<filename>eth1</filename>. - -</para><note><para> - -You need NeTTrom 2.2.1 or later to boot the -installation system. NeTTrom 2.3.3 is recommended: get these files -from -<ulink url="ftp://ftp.netwinder.org/pub/netwinder/firmware/"></ulink>: -<itemizedlist> -<listitem><para> - -<filename>nettrom-2.3-3.armv4l.rpm</filename> - -</para></listitem> -<listitem><para> +Netwinders have two network interfaces: A 10Mbps NE2000-compatible +card (which is generally referred to as <literal>eth0</literal>) and +a 100Mbps Tulip card. There may be problems loading the image via TFTP +using the 100Mbps card so it is recommended that you use the 10Mbps +interfaced (the one labeled with <literal>10 Base-T</literal>). -<filename>nettrom-2.3.3.bin</filename> +</para> +<note><para> -</para></listitem> -<listitem><para> +You need NeTTrom 2.2.1 or later to boot the installation system, and +version 2.3.3 is recommended. Unfortunately, firmware files are currently +not available for download because of license issues. If this situation +changes, you may find new images at <ulink url="http//www.netwinder.org/"></ulink>. -<filename>nettrom-2.3.3.bin.md5sum</filename> +</para></note> +<para> -</para></listitem> -</itemizedlist> +When you boot your Netwinder you have to interrupt the boot process during the +countdown. This allows you to set a number of firmware settings needed in +order to boot the installer. First of all, start by loading the default +settings: -</para></note><para> +<informalexample><screen> + NeTTrom command-> load-defaults +</screen></informalexample> -After rebooting and interrupting the boot process during the countdown, you -must first configure the network either with a static address: +Furthermore, you must configure the network, either with a static address: <informalexample><screen> + NeTTrom command-> setenv netconfig_eth0 flash NeTTrom command-> setenv eth0_ip 192.168.0.10/24 </screen></informalexample> where 24 is the number of set bits in the netmask, or a dynamic address: <informalexample><screen> - NeTTrom command-> boot diskless + NeTTrom command-> setenv netconfig_eth0 dhcp </screen></informalexample> You may also need to configure the <userinput>route1</userinput> -settings if the TFTP -server is not on the local subnet. The rest of the config is pretty -standard (the save-all step is optional): +settings if the TFTP server is not on the local subnet. + +Following these settings, you have to specify the TFTP server and the +location of the image. You can then store your settings to flash. <informalexample><screen> NeTTrom command-> setenv kerntftpserver 192.168.0.1 NeTTrom command-> setenv kerntftpfile boot.img NeTTrom command-> save-all - NeTTrom command-> setenv netconfig_eth0 flash +</screen></informalexample> + +Now you have to tell the firmware that the TFTP image should be booted: + +<informalexample><screen> NeTTrom command-> setenv kernconfig tftp NeTTrom command-> setenv rootdev /dev/ram - NeTTrom command-> setenv cmdappend root=/dev/ram </screen></informalexample> -Only the last four of these interfere with normal disk booting, so it is -safe to issue <command>save-all</command> right before them, which will -store the network settings in case you need to boot from the network -again. - -If you want to use the serial console to install your NetWinder, you also -need the following setting: +If you use a serial console to install your Netwinder, you need to add the +following setting: <informalexample><screen> NeTTrom command-> setenv cmdappend root=/dev/ram console=ttyS0,115200 </screen></informalexample> -Use the <command>printenv</command> command to review your -environment settings. Finally, if your <envar>cmdappend</envar> -NeTTrom variable has the <option>noinitrd</option> option, you must -remove it so the downloaded kernel can boot with its attached ramdisk. +Alternatively, for installations using a keyboard and monitor you have to +set: -</para> - </sect3> +<informalexample><screen> + NeTTrom command-> setenv cmdappend root=/dev/ram +</screen></informalexample> + +You can use the <command>printenv</command> command to review your +environment settings. After you have verified that the settings are +correct, you can load the image: + +<informalexample><screen> + NeTTrom command-> boot +</screen></informalexample> + +In case you run into any problems, a <ulink +url="http://www.netwinder.org/howto/Firmware-HOWTO.html">detailed +HOWTO</ulink> is available. - <sect3 arch="arm"><title>Booting from TFTP on CATS</title> +</para> + </sect3> + <sect3 arch="arm"><title>Booting from TFTP on CATS</title> <para> On CATS machines, use <command>boot de0:</command> or similar at the @@ -99,7 +106,6 @@ Cyclone prompt. </sect2> - <sect2 arch="arm"><title>Booting from CD-ROM</title> &boot-installer-intro-cd.xml; @@ -111,3 +117,103 @@ To boot a CD-ROM from the Cyclone console prompt, use the command </para> </sect2> + + + <sect2 arch="arm" id="boot-firmware"><title>Booting from Firmware</title> + +&boot-installer-intro-firmware.xml; + + <sect3 arch="arm" id="boot-firmware-nslu2"><title>Booting the NSLU2</title> +<para> + +There are three ways how to put the installer firmware into flash: + +</para> + + <sect4 arch="arm"><title>Using the NSLU2 web interface</title> +<para> + +Go to the administration section and choose the menu item +<literal>Upgrade</literal>. You can then browse your disk for the +installer image you have previously downloaded. Then press the +<literal>Start Upgrade</literal> button, confirm, wait for a few minutes +and confirm again. The system will then boot straight into the installer. + +</para> + </sect4> + + <sect4 arch="arm"><title>Via the network using Linux/Unix</title> +<para> + +You can use <command>upslug2</command> from any Linux or Unix machine to +upgrade the machine via the network. This software is packaged for +Debian. + +First, you have to put your NSLU2 in upgrade mode: + +<orderedlist> +<listitem><para> + +Disconnect any disks and/or devices from the USB ports. + +</para></listitem> +<listitem><para> + +Power off the NSLU2 + +</para></listitem> +<listitem><para> + +Press and hold the reset button (accessible through the small hole on the +back just above the power input). + +</para></listitem> +<listitem><para> + +Press and release the power button to power on the NSLU2. + +</para></listitem> +<listitem><para> + +Wait for 10 seconds watching the ready/status LED. After 10 seconds it +will change from amber to red. Immediately release the reset button. + +</para></listitem> +<listitem><para> + +The NSLU2 ready/status LED will flash alternately red/green (there is a 1 +second delay before the first green). The NSLU2 is now in upgrade mode. + +</para></listitem> +</orderedlist> + +See the <ulink +url="http://www.nslu2-linux.org/wiki/OpenSlug/UsingTheBinary">NSLU2-Linux +pages</ulink> if you have problems with this. + +Once your NSLU2 is in upgrade mode, you can flash the new image: + +<informalexample><screen> +sudo upslug2 -i di-nslu2.bin +</screen></informalexample> + +Note that the tool also shows the MAC address of your NSLU2, which may come +in handy to configure your DHCP server. After the whole image has been +written and verified, the system will automatically reboot. Make sure you +connect your USB disk again now, otherwise the installer won't be able to +find it. + +</para> + </sect4> + + <sect4 arch="arm"><title>Via the network using Windows</title> +<para> + +There is <ulink +url="http://www.everbesthk.com/8-download/sercomm/firmware/all_router_utility.zip">a +tool</ulink> for Windows to upgrade the firmware via the network. + +</para> + </sect4> + </sect3> + </sect2> |