Using Xmodem

  1. After the hardware connections mentioned above, power on the VisionFive and you will see the startup information as follows.
    Figure 1. Example
  2. Press any key as soon as it starts up to enter the upgrade menu. In this menu, you can only update u-boot.
    Figure 2. Example
  3. Type root@s5t and press Enter to enter the extended version of the upgrade menu, and in this menu, you can update u-boot, bootloader, and ddr init.
    Figure 3. Example
  4. Type 0 and press Enter to update the bootloader.
  5. Press Ctrl+A and then press S to enter upload mode.
  6. Select xmodem and press Enter.
    Figure 4. Example
  7. Select Goto from the bottom tab menu and press Enter.
    Figure 5. Example
  8. Enter the directory path and press Enter.
    Figure 6. Example
  9. Select bootloader-JH7100-211102.bin.out by navigating using arrow keys, press Space and press Enter.

  10. Repeat the steps from 4 to 9 to update the ddr init as well according to the following:

    • Type 1 - update ddr init [Filename: ddrinit-2133-211102.bin.out]


  11. Repeat the steps from 4 to 9 to update the u-boot as well according to the following:

    • Type 2 - update u-boot [Filename: fw_payload.bin.out]