[U-Boot-Users] ppc4xx: [PATCH] ML507 Board Support

[Stefan Roese <sr@denx.de>]

Hi Wolfgang,

On Tuesday 29 July 2008, Wolfgang Denk wrote:
> In message <200807171039.38227.sr@denx.de> you wrote:
> > > > #define CFG_MBYTES_SDRAM        256
> > >
> > > No. All boards, especially all PowerPC boards, should use dynamic
> > > memory size detection.
> >
> > You are probably referring to calling get_ram_size() instead of just
> > returning the configured fixed value. But what do we gain here.
> > get_ram_size() also needs the ram-size as parameter. Not sure if this is
> > an improvement on such fixed systems.
>
> It just needs a maximum possible size.

OK, this would be the 256 MB from above again.

> One major advantage is for example that get_ram_size() verifies  that
> RAM is actually working, and of expected size. It is a very efficient
> test to make sure your hardware is actually working.

But what exactly should happen if such a board with only one possible memory 
size configuration detects ram_size != configured ram_size?

OK, this small check is an improvement over no check at all. Is it acceptable 
that I add this get_ram_size() with an additional patch? This would safe me 
from resetting my "next" branch or reverting patches.

Best regards,
Stefan

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