Hi all, I have recently purchased a mini2440 board but having some problem: The kernel inbuild is 2.6.32 but the CD in kit contains source code for kernel 2.6.13, The documents i received are not for that board which i got, all the specification are mismatching like NAND size, Kernel version etc. Is there any solution for this thing? or if there is any link where i can get documents for the board i got then please send some information regarding that. thanks in advance. with regards dayal
ISSUES WITH MINI2440 KIT
That is an old kernel. My year old 64M machine came with a DVD with 2.6.29 on it. I assume machines from the beginning of this year would have 2.6.32.2 but someone else who has got one recently would know. What information do you want? All that has changed over the last year or so is flash size and the brand of touchscreen. Do you know what flash size you have got? What kernel you run on it is your choice and I haven't found anywhere that describe in relatively simple language how they differ. You will hear recommendations to stick with kernel so and so. Also, that some things might be broken in certain kernels. But, you only find these things out the hard way :( 2.6.32.2 seems to be a good one to start with and this stage . . . to keep using until you get several knowledgeable people telling you what the benefits of an upgrade would be. Before doing your own kernel work it would be worthwhile reading relevant posts on this site. Good luck!
Hi davef, thanks for your quick reply..i want to know that how can i get updated manuals fot the board i got. Atually the manual which is in CD is for very old board configuration.so i am not able to follow prescribed steps on mine. and how can i get source code for 2.6.32.2 as you reffered. regards Dayal
Have you checked the downloads page for Mini2440 Manual ? Source code for 2.6.32.2 You will find the "real" 2.6.32.2 at www.kernel.org however be aware that FriendlyArm have made changes to that code to get it to work on this platform. On the dowmloads page get: Linux 2.6.32.2 (2010-01-13) untar it and have a look at the code. I think it is only mach-mini2440.c that gets modified.
Thanks once again for quick reply Can you please locate me the path where I can download the Mini2440 Kernel 2.6.32.2? I downloaded the standard kernel 2.6.32.2 but i did not find the YFFS2 filesystenm related code . Please provide me also the prebuilt Filesystem images and source code if possible. Thanks Dayal
Thanks for all ur efforts davef..finally i am able to get kernel . and filesystem image. but now with my 'Zimage' which is off 2.7 MB, i am unable to download it on mini2440, becoz it's says maximum 2.1 MB is allowed. i know how to reduce size of image by removing some modules but Is it possible to download image of size i have which is 2.7 MB becoz i don't want to remove modules??? thanks in advance
Look here: http://www.friendlyarm.net/forum/topic/541