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| -rw-r--r-- | debian/changelog | 2 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | en/boot-installer/mips.xml | 39 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | en/boot-installer/mipsel.xml | 41 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | en/hardware/hardware-supported.xml | 27 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | en/hardware/installation-media.xml | 8 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | en/hardware/supported-peripherals.xml | 6 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | en/hardware/supported/mips.xml | 16 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | en/hardware/supported/mipsel.xml | 21 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | en/install-methods/install-tftp.xml | 10 |
9 files changed, 7 insertions, 163 deletions
diff --git a/debian/changelog b/debian/changelog index 14a99bc10..dc5e22f64 100644 --- a/debian/changelog +++ b/debian/changelog @@ -18,6 +18,8 @@ installation-guide (2009xxxx) UNRELEASED; urgency=low * Updates for MIPS: - Show some sections on mipsel that apply there too. - Say that the Cobalt Qube 2700 (Qube1) is no longer supported. + - Remove everything about the Broadcom SWARM and BigSur since we no + longer support these devices in the installer. [ Colin Watson ] * Merge from Ubuntu: diff --git a/en/boot-installer/mips.xml b/en/boot-installer/mips.xml index ccd7ae422..ab5f659cf 100644 --- a/en/boot-installer/mips.xml +++ b/en/boot-installer/mips.xml @@ -28,33 +28,6 @@ in the command monitor to do this. </para> </sect3> - <sect3> - <title>Broadcom BCM91250A and BCM91480B TFTP Booting</title> -<para> - -On the Broadcom BCM91250A and BCM91480B evaluation boards, you have to load the SiByl boot -loader via TFTP which will then load and start the Debian installer. In -most cases, you will first obtain an IP address via DHCP but it is also -possible to configure a static address. In order to use DHCP, you can -enter the following command on the CFE prompt: - -<informalexample><screen> -ifconfig eth0 -auto -</screen></informalexample> - -Once you have obtained an IP address, you can load SiByl with the following -command: - -<informalexample><screen> -boot 192.168.1.1:/boot/sibyl -</screen></informalexample> - -You need to substitute the IP address listed in this example with either -the name or the IP address of your TFTP server. Once you issue this -command, the installer will be loaded automatically. - -</para> -</sect3> </sect2> <sect2 arch="mips"><title>Boot Parameters</title> @@ -85,16 +58,4 @@ bootp(): append="root=/dev/sda1" </para> </sect3> - <sect3> - <title>Broadcom BCM91250A and BCM91480B TFTP Booting</title> -<para> - -You cannot pass any boot parameters directly from the CFE prompt. Instead, -you have to edit the <filename>/boot/sibyl.conf</filename> file on the TFTP -server and add your parameters to the <replaceable>extra_args</replaceable> -variable. - -</para> - </sect3> - </sect2> diff --git a/en/boot-installer/mipsel.xml b/en/boot-installer/mipsel.xml index e8f073bab..96d7d4c59 100644 --- a/en/boot-installer/mipsel.xml +++ b/en/boot-installer/mipsel.xml @@ -36,34 +36,6 @@ this way. </para> </sect3> - <sect3> -<!-- Note to translators: this is the same section as in mips.xml --> - <title>Broadcom BCM91250A and BCM91480B TFTP Booting</title> -<para> - -On the Broadcom BCM91250A and BCM91480B evaluation boards, you have to load the SiByl boot -loader via TFTP which will then load and start the Debian installer. In -most cases, you will first obtain an IP address via DHCP but it is also -possible to configure a static address. In order to use DHCP, you can -enter the following command on the CFE prompt: - -<informalexample><screen> -ifconfig eth0 -auto -</screen></informalexample> - -Once you have obtained an IP address, you can load SiByl with the following -command: - -<informalexample><screen> -boot 192.168.1.1:/boot/sibyl -</screen></informalexample> - -You need to substitute the IP address listed in this example with either -the name or the IP address of your TFTP server. Once you issue this -command, the installer will be loaded automatically. - -</para> -</sect3> </sect2> <sect2 arch="mipsel"><title>Boot Parameters</title> @@ -79,17 +51,4 @@ add your parameters to the <replaceable>args</replaceable> variable. </para> </sect3> - <sect3> -<!-- Note to translators: this is the same section as in mips.xml --> - <title>Broadcom BCM91250A and BCM91480B TFTP Booting</title> -<para> - -You cannot pass any boot parameters directly from the CFE prompt. Instead, -you have to edit the <filename>/boot/sibyl.conf</filename> file on the TFTP -server and add your parameters to the <replaceable>extra_args</replaceable> -variable. - -</para> - </sect3> - </sect2> diff --git a/en/hardware/hardware-supported.xml b/en/hardware/hardware-supported.xml index 05a5da92e..1d02bd440 100644 --- a/en/hardware/hardware-supported.xml +++ b/en/hardware/hardware-supported.xml @@ -99,8 +99,8 @@ variations of each architecture known as <quote>flavors</quote>. </row> <row> - <entry morerows="5">MIPS (big endian)</entry> - <entry morerows="5">mips</entry> + <entry morerows="3">MIPS (big endian)</entry> + <entry morerows="3">mips</entry> <entry>SGI IP22 (Indy/Indigo 2)</entry> <entry>r4k-ip22</entry> </row><row> @@ -112,17 +112,11 @@ variations of each architecture known as <quote>flavors</quote>. </row><row> <entry>MIPS Malta (64 bit)</entry> <entry>5kc-malta</entry> -</row><row> - <entry>Broadcom BCM91250A (SWARM)</entry> - <entry>sb1-bcm91250a</entry> -</row><row> - <entry>Broadcom BCM91480B (BigSur)</entry> - <entry>sb1a-bcm91480b</entry> </row> <row> - <entry morerows="4">MIPS (little endian)</entry> - <entry morerows="4">mipsel</entry> + <entry morerows="2">MIPS (little endian)</entry> + <entry morerows="2">mipsel</entry> <entry>Cobalt</entry> <entry>cobalt</entry> </row><row> @@ -131,12 +125,6 @@ variations of each architecture known as <quote>flavors</quote>. </row><row> <entry>MIPS Malta (64 bit)</entry> <entry>5kc-malta</entry> -</row><row> - <entry>Broadcom BCM91250A (SWARM)</entry> - <entry>sb1-bcm91250a</entry> -</row><row> - <entry>Broadcom BCM91480B (BigSur)</entry> - <entry>sb1a-bcm91480b</entry> </row> <row arch="m68k"> @@ -358,13 +346,6 @@ with X.Org version &x11ver;. <!-- FIXME: mention explicit graphics chips and not system names --> The X.Org X Window System is only supported on the SGI Indy and the O2. -</para><para arch="mips;mipsel"> - -The Broadcom BCM91250A and BCM91480B evaluation boards have standard 3.3v PCI -slots and support VGA emulation or Linux framebuffer on a selected range -of graphics cards. A <ulink url="&url-bcm91250a-hardware;">compatibility -listing</ulink> for Broadcom evaluation boards is available. - </para><para arch="sparc"> Most graphics options commonly found on Sparc-based machines are supported. diff --git a/en/hardware/installation-media.xml b/en/hardware/installation-media.xml index acf67e4d2..8c6e6def3 100644 --- a/en/hardware/installation-media.xml +++ b/en/hardware/installation-media.xml @@ -85,14 +85,6 @@ capability. If your CD-ROM drive has a jumper labeled To start the install, simply choose the <quote>System installation</quote> entry in the firmware. -</para><para arch="mips;mipsel"> - -The Broadcom BCM91250A supports standard IDE devices, -including CD-ROM drives, but CD images for this platform are currently not -provided because the firmware doesn't recognize CD drives. In order to -install Debian on an Broadcom BCM91480B evaluation board, you need an PCI -IDE, SATA or SCSI card. - </para> </sect2> diff --git a/en/hardware/supported-peripherals.xml b/en/hardware/supported-peripherals.xml index 2b25fe995..c186c7ffb 100644 --- a/en/hardware/supported-peripherals.xml +++ b/en/hardware/supported-peripherals.xml @@ -27,12 +27,6 @@ Package installations from XPRAM and tape are not supported by this system. All packages that you want to install need to be available on a DASD or over the network using NFS, HTTP or FTP. -</para><para arch="mips;mipsel"> - -The Broadcom BCM91250A evaluation board offers standard 3.3v 32 bit and 64 -bit PCI slots as well as USB connectors. The Broadcom BCM91480B evaluation -board features four 64 bit PCI slots. - </para><para arch="mipsel"> The Cobalt RaQ has no support for additional devices but the Qube has one diff --git a/en/hardware/supported/mips.xml b/en/hardware/supported/mips.xml index a75601060..fecec2d54 100644 --- a/en/hardware/supported/mips.xml +++ b/en/hardware/supported/mips.xml @@ -26,18 +26,6 @@ MIPS Malta: this platform is emulated by QEMU and is therefore a nice way to test and run Debian on MIPS if you don't have the hardware. </para></listitem> -<listitem><para> - -Broadcom BCM91250A (SWARM): this is an ATX form factor evaluation board -from Broadcom based on the dual-core SB1 1250 CPU. - -</para></listitem> -<listitem><para> - -Broadcom BCM91480B (BigSur): this is an ATX form factor evaluation board -from Broadcom based on the quad-core SB1A 1480 CPU. - -</para></listitem> </itemizedlist> Complete information regarding supported mips/mipsel machines can be found @@ -55,10 +43,6 @@ debian-&arch-listname; mailing list</ulink>. On SGI IP22, SGI Indy, Indigo 2 and Challenge S with R4000, R4400, R4600 and R5000 processors are supported by the Debian installation system on big endian MIPS. On SGI IP32, currently only systems based on the R5000 are supported. -The Broadcom BCM91250A evaluation board comes with an SB1 1250 chip with -two cores which are supported in SMP mode by this installer. Similarly, -the BCM91480B evaluation board contains an SB1A 1480 chip with four cores -which are supported in SMP mode. </para><para> diff --git a/en/hardware/supported/mipsel.xml b/en/hardware/supported/mipsel.xml index c46037b5f..ac6d09ae4 100644 --- a/en/hardware/supported/mipsel.xml +++ b/en/hardware/supported/mipsel.xml @@ -20,18 +20,6 @@ MIPS Malta: this platform is emulated by QEMU and is therefore a nice way to test and run Debian on MIPS if you don't have the hardware. </para></listitem> -<listitem><para> - -Broadcom BCM91250A (SWARM): this is an ATX form factor evaluation board -from Broadcom based on the dual-core SB1 1250 CPU. - -</para></listitem> -<listitem><para> - -Broadcom BCM91480B (BigSur): this is an ATX form factor evaluation board -from Broadcom based on the quad-core SB1A 1480 CPU. - -</para></listitem> </itemizedlist> Complete information regarding supported mips/mipsel machines can be found @@ -50,20 +38,13 @@ debian-&arch-listname; mailing list</ulink>. All MIPS based Cobalt machines are supported with the exception of the Qube 2700 (Qube 1). -</para><para> - -The Broadcom BCM91250A evaluation board comes with an SB1 1250 chip with -two cores which are supported in SMP mode by this installer. Similarly, -the BCM91480B evaluation board contains an SB1A 1480 chip with four cores -which are supported in SMP mode. - </para> </sect3> <sect3><title>Supported console options</title> <para> -Both Cobalt and Broadcom BCM91250A/BCM91480B use 115200 bps. +Cobalt machines use 115200 bps. </para> </sect3> diff --git a/en/install-methods/install-tftp.xml b/en/install-methods/install-tftp.xml index 68f9832fa..efd69e631 100644 --- a/en/install-methods/install-tftp.xml +++ b/en/install-methods/install-tftp.xml @@ -308,16 +308,6 @@ the <userinput>filename=</userinput> option in </para> </sect3> - <sect3 arch="mips;mipsel"> - <title>Broadcom BCM91250A and BCM91480B TFTP Booting</title> -<para> - -You don't have to configure DHCP in a special way because you'll pass the -full path of the file to be loaded to CFE. - -</para> - </sect3> - </sect2> <!-- FIXME: commented out since it seems too old to be usable and a current |