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diff --git a/openbmc-conversion.md b/openbmc-conversion.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e43b905 --- /dev/null +++ b/openbmc-conversion.md @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +# Converting to OpenBMC from AMI firmware # + +Often a number of steps are required to convert from the AMI firmware to +OpenBMC. These steps are documented for various machines below. + +## Palmetto ## + +1. Upgrade the firmware flash chip to 256Mb (32MB) part (MX25L25635E or equivalent) +2. [Build](cheatsheet.md#building-for-palmetto) and flash the `image-bmc` + output to the 256Mb flash chip +3. Replace existing flash chip on the motherboard (cradle closest to the battery) +4. Manufacture a cable to connect to the COM2 header for the BMC console. COM2 + is wired for a DB-9-style pin-out. +5. Reconfigure both `BMC_DEBUG1` (TX) and `BMC_DEBUG2` (RX) jumpers to short + pins 2-3. +6. Boot OpenBMC on your Palmetto. The console runs at 115200baud. |
