Preface

About this document

This document mainly describes how to compile firmware, U-Boot, Linux Kernel and make file systems.

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Version History

Table 1. Version History
Version	Released	Revision
1.31	2024/07/01	Added a step in Software Environment and Compile Kernel, Device Tree, and Driver Module. Added a tip in Update Configuration Files. Revised minor errors of the command in Creating SPL File, Compiling OpenSBI and Creating fw_payload File.
1.3	2024/05/11	Added the following parts: Compile and Update Linux Kernel. Replace the dtb Files to be Loaded. Appendix
1.2	2023/05/17	Updated steps in Software Environment.
1.1	2023/03/03	Updated steps in Creating SPL File.
1.0	2022/12/26	The first official release.

Notes and notices

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Note: Explains a special case or expands on an important point.
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CAUTION: Indicates that an action or step can cause loss of data, security problems, or performance issues.
Warning: Indicates that an action or step can result in physical harm or cause damage to hardware.