Software Setup

Before you update the Bootloader, ddr init and u-boot, you need to have a serial communication software on your computer to communicate with the VisionFive.

Follow the steps below according to your operating system.

For Windows:

Install Tera Term for windows as described in Installing Tera Term.
Update bootloader, u-boot, and ddr init by:
- using Xmodem as described in the Using Xmodem section.
- or using Ethernet as described in the Using Ethernet section.

For Mac/Linux:

Install minicom on Mac/Linux as described in Installing Minicom.
Update bootloader, u-boot, and ddr init by:
- using Xmodem as described in the Using Xmodem section.
- or using Ethernet as described in the Using Ethernet section.