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Installing Slackware AArch64 on the Pinebook Pro
Target | |
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Platform | AArch64 |
Slackware Distribution | Slackware AArch64 Current |
Hardware Model | Pinebook Pro |
Requirements
Needs organising
Item | Specification | Notes |
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Micro SD Card | 2GB minimum, fast speed, good quality make | Used as the OS' /boot partition |
NVME | Tested: Kingston A2000 SSD = 500GB | Contains Operating System |
NVME adapter cable | ||
Serial console adapter | Recommended but not required, although is useful to debug any issues during boot | |
Docking station | Recommended but not required. The Pinebook Pro has no onboard Ethernet, so this is used during the installer (but the installation media can also be stored on a USB stick) |
the most important thing is to install the nvme disk, enable the serial console (head phone jack), and
install slackware to the new driver FIRST
after that you can wipe your internal eMMC
the default uboot is looking for Arm Trusted Firmware
*drive, not driver haha
*** COLD BOOT - hold down for about 10 seconds after installer
* Disconnect any USB devices that aren't required for the OS installation
you just need the installer on an sd card and the nvme disk installed into the pinebook case it might be a good idea to disable the eMMC module while you have the case open if you plan to use the serial cable, you need to switch it on (same switch to reenable the head phone jack) https://wiki.pine64.org/index.php/Pinebook_Pro#Internal_Layout #2 nvme connection #9 headphone / UART switch #24 switch for eMMC