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diff --git a/ca/hardware/supported/arm.xml b/ca/hardware/supported/arm.xml new file mode 100644 index 000000000..9ae4bef4e --- /dev/null +++ b/ca/hardware/supported/arm.xml @@ -0,0 +1,95 @@ +<!-- retain these comments for translator revision tracking --> +<!-- original version: 25809 untranslated --> + + + <sect2 arch="arm"><title>CPU, Main Boards, and Video Support</title> + +<para> + +Each distinct ARM architecture requires its own kernel. Because of +this the standard Debian distribution only supports installation on +a number of the most common systems. The Debian userland however may be used by <emphasis>any</emphasis> ARM CPU including xscale. + +</para> + +<para> + +Most ARM CPUs may be run in either endian mode (big or little). However, +almost every current system implementation uses little-endian mode. +Debian currently only supports little-endian ARM systems. + +</para> + +<para> + +The commonly supported systems are + +<variablelist> +<varlistentry> +<term>Netwinder</term> +<listitem><para> + +This is actually the name for the group of machines +based upon the StrongARM 110 CPU and Intel 21285 Northbridge. It +comprises of machines like: Netwinder (possibly one of the most common ARM +boxes), CATS (also known as the EB110ATX), EBSA 285 and Compaq +personal server (cps, aka skiff). + +</para></listitem> +</varlistentry> + +<varlistentry> +<term>Bast</term> +<listitem><para> + +This is a modern ARM 920 board with a 266MHz Samsung +processor. It has integrated IDE, USB, Serial, Parallel, audio, video, +flash and two ethernet ports. This system has a good bootloader which +is also found on the CATS and Riscstation systems. + +</para></listitem> +</varlistentry> + +<varlistentry> +<term>RiscPC</term> +<listitem><para> + +This machine is the oldest supported hardware: it was released +in 1994. It has RISC OS in ROM, Linux can be booted from that OS using +linloader. The RiscPC has a modular CPU card and typically has a 30MHz +610, 40MHz 710 or 233MHz Strongarm 110 CPU fitted. The mainboard has +integrated IDE, SVGA video, parallel port, single serial port, PS/2 +keyboard and proprietary mouse port. The proprietary module expansion +bus allows for up to eight expansion cards to be fitted depending on +configuration, several of these modules have Linux drivers. + +</para></listitem> +</varlistentry> + +<varlistentry> +<term>Riscstation</term> +<listitem><para> + +This is an inexpensive 56MHz 7500FE based machine with +integrated video, IDE, PS/2 keyboard and mouse and two serial +ports. Its lack of processing power was made up for by its price. It +may be found in two configurations one with RISC OS and one with a +simple bootloader. + +</para></listitem> +</varlistentry> + +<varlistentry> +<term>LART</term> +<listitem><para> + +This is a modular open hardware platform intended to be built +by enthusiasts. To be useful to install Debian it requires its KSB +expansion board. + +</para></listitem> +</varlistentry> +</variablelist> + +</para> + </sect2> |