Using StarFive Fastboot Tool on Window

Note:
  • Always open the software (Fastboot Tool) before powering on the board.
  • Automatic FastBoot mode is only triggered during the very first boot of the board. A successfully programmed board will skip this mode on subsequent startups.
  • To prevent accidental automatic programming of a new device, click the Reset button to clear the set file path once the current burning session is complete.
  1. Startup and connection:

    Open the software, power on the VisionFive 2 Lite, press any key at the U-Boot prompt to interrupt the boot process and enter the command (fastboot usb 0).

    Figure 1. Press Any Key to Stop at U-Boot
  2. Select burning mode and file:
    1. Choose the appropriate burning mode based on your requirements:
      • Image: For burning system image files (*.img).
      • Kernel: For burning the Linux kernel file (starfive-visionfive2-vfat.part).
      • FileSystem: For burning filesystem images (*.ext4).
    2. Select the corresponding image file (e.g., ubuntu-24.03-preinstalled-desktop-riscv64+vf2-lite.img).
      Figure 2. Select Image File
  3. Start burning by clicking the Run or Start All button to begin the download. Wait for the progress bar to reach 100%, indicating the burning process is complete.
    Figure 3. Start Burning
    Figure 4. Example Output
  4. Once the image is successfully burned, restart the board.