eldk: compiling linux for custom hardware
I'm going to compile embedded power pc linux for a custom hardware. I use the Denx ELDK.
The Linux Kernel configuration (make menuconfig) asks what machine type to compile Linux for.
So I have the problem that I do not know which option to choose ("none" is not an option in the dialogue) and that I also do not know what choosing one of the existing options actually changes behind the scenes. I'd like a Linux to drop out that supports my MPC875 chip, works with the LXT 970A ethernet PHY chip and (if possible) the ISP1301 USB-on-the-go USB chip the board has and supports a serial terminal via SCC4 via the RXD4/TXD4 signals.
Any hint will be appreciated,
best regards,
Peter Asemann
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I'm going to compile embedded power pc linux for a custom hardware. I use the Denx ELDK.
The Linux Kernel configuration (make menuconfig) asks what machine type to compile Linux for.
So I have the problem that I do not know which option to choose ("none" is not an option in the dialogue) and that I also do not know what
You will have to port the Linux kernel for your hardware, which includes adding appropriate entries to the config menues.
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choosing one of the existing options actually changes behind the scenes.
It will most certainly result in a configuration which is wrong for your board.
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I'd like a Linux to drop out that supports my MPC875 chip, works with the LXT 970A ethernet PHY chip and (if possible) the ISP1301 USB-on-the-go USB chip the board has and supports a serial terminal via SCC4 via the RXD4/TXD4 signals.
You will have to create a port (more exactly: a configuration) of the Linux kernel for your board.
[Note: this has nothing to do with the DENX ELDK -- your subject is somewhat misleading.]
Best regards,
Wolfgang Denk
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