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| author | Evan Lojewski <github@meklort.com> | 2019-05-05 20:00:22 -0600 |
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| committer | Evan Lojewski <github@meklort.com> | 2019-05-05 20:00:22 -0600 |
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README: describe sequence to flash the MIPS firmware.
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@@ -56,3 +56,24 @@ cmake .. -G Ninja cmake --build . ``` +## Usage +Before proceeding, the linux driver must be unloaded. On the Talos II, this can be done as root with the following: +```bash +echo 0004:01:00.0 > /sys/bus/pci/devices/0004:01:00.0/driver/unbind +echo 0004:01:00.1 > /sys/bus/pci/devices/0004:01:00.1/driver/unbind +``` + +### Backup Firmware +Before proceeding, the original firmware should be backed up. +```bash +cd build +sudo ./utils/bcmflash/bcmflash -t hardware -b binary +``` +This will result in a firmware image, firmware.fw, bing stored in the current directory. + +### Stage 1 - MIPS Firmware +After compilation, the MIPS firmware is ready to be uploaded to the NIC. +```bash +cd build +sudo ./utils/bcmflash/bcmflash -t hardware -1 stage1/stage1.bin +``` |
