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From: Graeme Russ <graeme.russ@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2011 14:17:19 +1100
Subject: [U-Boot] u-boot for x86 Core2Duo target
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On 19/02/11 11:04, Zvi Vered wrote:
> Hello,
> 
> I'm using u-boot on PPC405 (ML405) for about 3 years.
> 
> It is a great boot loader !
> 
> On my next project, the target is Core2Duo (AMPRO's COM840).
> 
> Is it a wise decision to use u-boot on this target ?

I've had a quick look at the board on the Ampro website and it looks like
the type of design well suited to U-Boot

> I prefare u-boot over grub or vxworks bootloader because it has many 
> features.
> 
> If I understand correctly, sc520 is the only x86 target supported.

At this point in time, yes

> 
> Is it a huge project to port it to another x86 target that has a different 
> ethernet controller ?

Only one way to find out ;)

> 
> The u-boot image is loader by the BIOS from compact flash via SATA.

No, U-Boot replaces the BIOS completely

> 
> What is the procedure for writing u-boot image on this flash ?

You will need to determine if the BIOS chip in the COM 840 can be
reprogrammed and if so, how

Regards,

Graeme