- How can I change (to either upgrade or for development) the code for ADS512101 CPLD? top
This is a Level 2 STx Technical Support request. Please Contact STx for information about STx Support Services.
- What Software Drivers come with the ADS512101 top
The ADS512101 U-BOOT has limited drivers for booting the board. These include onboard memory, serial I2C, Ethernet, and PCI. In the future U-Boot will include a low level USB Driver for mass storage booting and a diagnostic tool.
All other Drivers are provided by an Operating System Environment.
- What STx software is preloaded on the ADS512101? top
The ADS512101 only supports U-BOOT for a loader.
- Does the ADS512101 come with Linux preinstalled? top
Yes, a license-free self-hosted version of Linux, provided by Freescale, is preinstalled on the ADS512101 called Linux Target Image Builder, LTIB.
Freescale's LTIB, is preloaded on the ADS512101, but always check the Freescale site for the most recent revision. LTIB includes several drivers. See the Freescale ADS512101 LTIB website for a complete list of supported peripherals.
- Does STx provide support for the preinstalled Linux OS, provided by Freescale? top
Freescale's LinuxBSP is provided free and is 'AS IS' software. Freescale nor Silicon Turnkey Express provide free support.
- What Operating Systems are available and support the ADS512101? top
Opensource Linux, QNX, WindRiver, Green Hill Software
- Can I flash U-Boot and other images to the ADS512101? top
A working copy of U-Boot will allow you to flash images. Please refer to the U-Boot Manual located at www.DENX.de.
If the Main Flash U-Boot image is corrupt restore U-Boot from the Backup Flash. Please refer to the ADS512101 Quick Start Guide or Section 7.3 of the ADS512101 User’s Manual.
If both U-Boot and Backup Flash are corrupt, STx can recommend using the Abatron BDI3000 JTAG Debugger for troubleshooting. STx uses this product internally to develop its boards. You can purchase the Abatron BDI3000 (BDI2000 for CodeWarrior) from STx directly.
- Where can I find ADS512101 Jumper settings to restore U-Boot? top
Please refer to Section 3.2 of the ADS512101 User’s Manual.
- What Graphics Solutions products are available for the ADS512101? top
STx recommends Tilcon IDS and Fluffy Spider Fancy Pants.
- My ADS512101 won't establish a network connection. top
Verify that the P4 jumper for backup flash is removed. If you re-installed u-boot the MAC address may have to entered. See instructions to locate and reinstall the MAC address in either the Quick Start Guide or User Manual.
- My ADS512101 powers on but will not boot. I may have corrupted the U-Boot. How do I fix this? top
U-Boot may be corrupt. Use the instruction in either the Quick Start Guide or User Manual to reinstall U-Boot.
- I re-installed LTIB from Freescale's site, but it doesn't work like the ADS512101 originally installed version. top
STx has added several patches for LTIB. Freescale will release a new revision late in May 08 with these and other patches included. See our download site for LTIB Changes.
- Where can I find the latest version of LTIB? top
LITB is Freescale's Linux BSP for Power Architecture Technology, MPC5121EADS and be found at: http://www.freescale.com/webapp/sps/site/overview.jsp?nodeId=0127260061033202A5
- Are there other free Linux BSP for the ADS512101? top
Denx maintains the official Linux web site and has a free Embedded Linux Development Kit at: http://www.denx.de/en/view/Software/WebHome#Embedded_Linux_Development_Kit
- My BDI tool is not working properly. top
Please download the latest BDI script from our download site.
- How do I determine the CPLD version in my ADS512101? top
The CPLD version designator is shown in the boot up text. The CPLD version can also be read at address 0x8200002.
- How do I install a new CPLD code in the ADS512101? top
CPLD code is listed in our download site. To install the CPLD code a 'ByteBlaster is required, available from STx.
- The ADS512101 does not communicate on my network or hub. top
The Networking information may have to be set in the environment. You may need to set the following at the prompt:
setenv gatewayip xxx.xxx.x.x, (the gateway address, such as 192.168.0.1)
setenv netmask xxx.xxx.xxx.x, (the network mask address, such as 255.255.255.0)
setenv ipaddr xxx.xxx.x.xx, (the ip address, such as 192.168.0.20)
If downloads from a server are expected, the server ip may need to be set:
setenv serverip xxx.xxx.x.xx, (the server ip address, such as 192.168.0.10)
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