----- Original Message ----- From: "Callebaut Benoit" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "linuxppc-embedded mailing list" <linuxppc-embedded at lists.linuxppc.org> Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2003 5:33 PM Subject: RE :how to do:root filesystem on flash?
> > I, > 1 : Create a cramfs filesystem with the right endianess from your nfs > filesystem using mkcramfs. > Burn it into the flash( at the start of the flash). Is it must be burned from the start of the flash? My u-boot bin code is burned at the start of the flash. > > 2 : In your kernel config set the "root=" option to : "/dev/mtdblock0" In my system, the flash is registered as /dev/flasha, should i pass the parameter "root=/dev/flasha" to kernel? > Enable Flash MTDBlock support and the right options like CFI,... > Set up the start of the flash and its length > Enable Cramfs in filesystem > Disable NFS as root filesystem. > > Rebuild your kernel and flash it. > Reboot the board en enjoy. > > PS : This question was already a 100 times answered. Search in the mailing > list before asking such a question. > Or maybe a better idea : One may build a FAQ or a list of Howtos on such > common questions. > > Benoit Callebaut > > ** Sent via the linuxppc-embedded mail list. See http://lists.linuxppc.org/
