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====== Slackware ARM on a Honeycomb LX2K Workstation ====== | ====== Slackware ARM on a Honeycomb LX2K Workstation ====== | ||
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+ | <note warning> | ||
^ ^ Target ^ | ^ ^ Target ^ | ||
| Platform | AArch64/ | | Platform | AArch64/ | ||
| Hardware Model |Solid-Run Honeycomb LX2K (lx2160Acex7) Workstation | | | Hardware Model |Solid-Run Honeycomb LX2K (lx2160Acex7) Workstation | | ||
- | | Document Version | 1.00, November 2023 | | + | | Document Version | 1.01, January 2024 | |
| Author | Brenton Earl < | | Author | Brenton Earl < | ||
| Contributors | Stuart Winter < | | Contributors | Stuart Winter < | ||
==== Video Tutorial ==== | ==== Video Tutorial ==== | ||
+ | TODO: add firmware video link here | ||
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Video tutorial is [[https:// | Video tutorial is [[https:// | ||
==== Summary ==== | ==== Summary ==== | ||
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^ SD Card | Gigastone 32GB Micro SD Card (UHS-I U1 A1 Class 10) | Great performance and mostly reliable | | ^ SD Card | Gigastone 32GB Micro SD Card (UHS-I U1 A1 Class 10) | Great performance and mostly reliable | | ||
^ USB Memory | SanDisk 16GB Cruzer USB 2.0 Flash Drive or similar | Stores installer image on first installation | | ^ USB Memory | SanDisk 16GB Cruzer USB 2.0 Flash Drive or similar | Stores installer image on first installation | | ||
- | ^ GPU (PCIe port) | AMD RX550 2GB GPU | works out of the box with Slackware ARM and has 1 DVI and 1 HDMI port. NVidia GPUs are not recommended. | + | ^ GPU (PCIe port) | AMD RX550 4GB GPU | works out of the box with Slackware ARM and has 1 DVI and 1 HDMI port. NVidia GPUs are not recommended. |
^ Monitor | Modern LCD or LED | Any monitor that uses HDMI or DVI inputs | | ^ Monitor | Modern LCD or LED | Any monitor that uses HDMI or DVI inputs | | ||
^ Network | Asix USB 3.0 to Ethernet adapter | It was reported some time ago that the On-board ethernet port does not work until kernel firmware is installed. | | ^ Network | Asix USB 3.0 to Ethernet adapter | It was reported some time ago that the On-board ethernet port does not work until kernel firmware is installed. | | ||
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===== Prepare Boot Media ===== | ===== Prepare Boot Media ===== | ||
TODO: create table explaining different UEFI firmware image naming conventions. | TODO: create table explaining different UEFI firmware image naming conventions. | ||
+ | TODO: remember to modify this section to reflect the steps taken with the bootloader flashing tool. | ||
In order to prepare the Boot Media you must download the UEFI firmware that matches your RAM clock speed and desired SERDES configuration. | In order to prepare the Boot Media you must download the UEFI firmware that matches your RAM clock speed and desired SERDES configuration. | ||
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An EFI partition is required for the UEFI firmware and GRUB boot loader to load Slackware ARM on the Honeycomb. | An EFI partition is required for the UEFI firmware and GRUB boot loader to load Slackware ARM on the Honeycomb. | ||
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+ | Clear the disk label to assure the drive is empty: | ||
+ | < | ||
+ | In the prompt, choose the " | ||
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+ | Format the drive: | ||
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+ | Use the " | ||
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+ | <note tip> | ||
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+ | **TODO: add screenshot** | ||
Basic partition table: | Basic partition table: | ||
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# hwclock -w</ | # hwclock -w</ | ||
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- | Next, format the swap partition. | ||
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===== Launch the Installer ===== | ===== Launch the Installer ===== | ||
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<note warning> | <note warning> | ||
Skipping this process will leave your system in a state that is unsupported. | Skipping this process will leave your system in a state that is unsupported. | ||
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===== Finishing Up the Installation ===== | ===== Finishing Up the Installation ===== | ||
The remaining installation steps initiated by the **setup** command are left up to the reader to answer. You will be asked to pick the services you want to activate, amongst other custom options. | The remaining installation steps initiated by the **setup** command are left up to the reader to answer. You will be asked to pick the services you want to activate, amongst other custom options. | ||
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- | Remove the USB thumb drive and power on the Honeycomb. When you are prompted to hit the **Escape** key, do so. Enter the **Boot Maintenance Manager**. | + | == HoneyComb LX2 Boot Configuration == |
- | {{: | + | <note important> |
- | Change | + | The DIP switches need to be changed to make the SPI flash be the location from which the HoneyComb LX2 will boot its firmware. |
- | {{: | + | < |
- | Exit to the main menu of the UEFI interface and select **reset**. | + | {{: |
- | Make your menu choice and boot into your fresh Slackware Aarch64 system. | + | == Configure the Firmware' |
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+ | * Remove the USB thumb drive containing the Slackware Installer | ||
+ | * Power on the HoneyComb. | ||
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+ | When you are prompted, press the **Escape** key (you may need to press it a couple of times): | ||
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+ | Use the cursor keys to scroll down to 'Boot Maintenance Manager' | ||
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+ | {{: | ||
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+ | Press Enter on 'Boot Options' | ||
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+ | Press Enter on ' | ||
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+ | Press **Enter** to bring up the selection menu. | ||
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+ | Use the cursor keys within the menu to locate the block storage device on which you installed Slackware. | ||
+ | In this example it's a Kingston SSD: | ||
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+ | {{: | ||
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+ | * Use the ' | ||
+ | * Press Enter to confirm its position in the menu | ||
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+ | Ensure that your selected block storage device is at the top of the menu. If not, press Enter again | ||
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+ | {{: | ||
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+ | Press **F10** to bring up the 'Save Settings' | ||
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+ | {{: | ||
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+ | Return to the main menu. | ||
+ | You'll need to press ESCAPE a few times (note: the menu has a second or more latency before it responds) | ||
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+ | {{: | ||
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+ | Finally, use the cursor keys to select ' | ||
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+ | This time do not interrupt the boot process by pressing the **Escape** key. You will be presented with a GRUB menu very similar to the menu offered by the Slackware ARM installer image. | ||
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+ | The system will now boot into the OS. | ||
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+ | <note tip>You can also boot into the firmware menu from here in case you miss the opportunity during the initial boot</ | ||
Installation is now complete. | Installation is now complete. | ||
{{: | {{: | ||
- | ====== After First Boot ====== | + | |
- | Nothing of note presently. | + | |
====== Useful Guides and Resources ====== | ====== Useful Guides and Resources ====== | ||
* [[https:// | * [[https:// |