Initial installation method, Special redboot commands, Memory maps – Comtrol eCos User Manual
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Chapter 5. Installation and Testing
Initial Installation Method
RedBoot must be installed at the A & M factory.
Special RedBoot Commands
None.
Memory Maps
Memory Maps RedBoot sets up the following memory map on the MBX board.
Physical Address Range Description
----------------------- -----------
0x00000000 - 0x007fffff DRAM
0xfe000000 - 0xfe0fffff flash (AMD29LV8008B)
0xff000000 - 0xff0fffff MPC registers
Rebuilding RedBoot
These shell variables provide the platform-specific information needed for building RedBoot according to the
procedure described in
export TARGET=viper
export ARCH_DIR=powerpc
export PLATFORM_DIR=viper
The names of configuration files are listed above with the description of the associated modes.
PowerPC/MPC8XX Motorola MBX
Overview
RedBoot uses the SMC1/COM1 serial port. The default serial port settings are 38400,8,N,1. Ethernet is also sup-
ported using the 10-base T connector.
Management of onboard flash is also supported.
The following RedBoot configurations are supported:
Configuration
Mode
Description
File
ROM
[ROM]
RedBoot running from the
board’s flash boot sector.
redboot_ROM.ecm
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