[U-Boot] U-boot initialization test

Wolfgang Denk
2009-04-02T06:57:09Z

Dear eija_flight,

In message <22840615.post@talk.nabble.com> you wrote:
>
> During above initialization process of u-boot,
>
> 1. Does it conduct a test to all board hardware listed?

No. In general, there is no testing performed. Minor exceptions from
this rule exist, for example the RAM auto-sizing code also performas a
minimal non-destructive memory test, but this is not strong enough to
be called serious testing.

If you need real Power-On Self Tests (POST), then you must enable
POST in your board configuration and configure it according to your
needs.

> 2. If above answer is yes, what method is used to do the test?

If you need such tests, then use the code in post/, see doc/README.POST

Best regards,

Wolfgang Denk

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