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slackwarearm:inst_sa64_rk3399_pinebookpro [2023/12/26 10:03 (UTC)] – [Installing the Boot Loader to SPI flash] mozes | slackwarearm:inst_sa64_rk3399_pinebookpro [2024/03/11 16:19 (UTC)] (current) – Removed KDE suspend action mozes | ||
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| Document name | inst_sa64_cur_rk3399_pinebookpro | | | Document name | inst_sa64_cur_rk3399_pinebookpro | | ||
| Document purpose | Document the installmaation of Slackware Linux onto the Hardware Model: [[https:// | | Document purpose | Document the installmaation of Slackware Linux onto the Hardware Model: [[https:// | ||
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During the development of Slackware AArch64, it was found that the life span of these storage modules is short which makes them inappropriate for housing an Operating System. | During the development of Slackware AArch64, it was found that the life span of these storage modules is short which makes them inappropriate for housing an Operating System. | ||
Whilst it's possible to use eMMC with Slackware, this documented installation process does not provide a supported path and the eMMC must be disabled. | Whilst it's possible to use eMMC with Slackware, this documented installation process does not provide a supported path and the eMMC must be disabled. | ||
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== Move the eMMC control switch into the **down** position. == | == Move the eMMC control switch into the **down** position. == | ||
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To remove it, gently lift it up and out with your fingers. | To remove it, gently lift it up and out with your fingers. | ||
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=== Ensure Sound is enabled === | === Ensure Sound is enabled === | ||
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Obtain ' | Obtain ' | ||
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$ dd if=/ | $ dd if=/ | ||
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Now insert the Slackware Boot Loader flashing SD card and reboot. | Now insert the Slackware Boot Loader flashing SD card and reboot. | ||
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- | == Disable KDE Suspend action == | ||
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- | If you are using KDE, you should disable ' | ||
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- | Then Apply the settings. | ||
====== Managing Slackware on the Pinebook Pro ====== | ====== Managing Slackware on the Pinebook Pro ====== | ||
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<note tip>This assumes that there are no other similar adapters occupying ''/ | <note tip>This assumes that there are no other similar adapters occupying ''/ | ||
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+ | === Boot from NVME rather than from uSD card === | ||
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+ | The Slackware AArch64 installation is set to boot from the Micro SD card due to its high portability across various hardware models. Nevertheless, | ||
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===== Known Limitations / Bugs ===== | ===== Known Limitations / Bugs ===== | ||
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https:// | https:// | ||
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- | === Boot from NVME - drop requirement for booting from uSD card === | ||
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- | The Slackware AArch64 installation boots from the Micro SD card because it's the most portable method (across Hardware Models). | ||
- | However, it'd be ideal if the Pinebook Pro could boot from a partition on the NVME. | ||
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- | This requires // | ||
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- | * Need to consider how the installer handles ' | ||
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