AMD Geode(TM) LX Processor and AMD Geode(TM) CS5536 Companion Device BSP
(Board Support Package) Linux 2.6.11 - Release Notes
Version: 01.00.03
Release Date: November 7, 2005

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PRODUCT INFORMATION  
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- This PSP provides support for the AMD Geode(TM) Norwich development board for  
  Linux kernel version 2.6.11.

This product includes: 
  Linux 2.6.11 Geode GX/CS5535 and Geode LX/CS5536 Kernel Patch v02.02.0102
    - The source delivery, Patches_Linux2.6.11_Common_02.02.0102.patch, patches
      pristine 2.6.11 kernel source.
    - The default configuration file, defconfig_lx5536, contains the validated
      build configuration and should be copied to linux-2.6.11/.config before 
      running "make menuconfig."
    - See the README file, README.Kernel.txt, for more information.

  Linux Xorg 6.8.1 Geode Patch v03.00.1000
    - The source delivery, Graphics_LinuxXorg_Common_03.00.0100.patch, patches 
      pristine 6.8.1 Xorg source.
    - The configuration file, xorg.conf_lx, contains the validated runtime 
      configuration and should be named /etc/X11/xorg.conf following the build.
    - See the README file, README.Xorg.txt, for more information.

  Linux 2.6.11 ALSA Audio Driver v01.00.0500
    - The source delivery is Audio_LinuxALSA_5536_1.00.0500.tar.gz.
    - See the README file, README.ALSA.txt, for more information.

  Linux 2.6.11 V4L2 Driver v03.02.0100
    - The source delivery is Graphics_Video4Linux2_03.02.0100.tar.gz.
    - See the README file, README.V4L2.txt, for more information.

  Linux 2.6.11 ACCESS.bus Driver v01.00.0401
    - The source delivery is AccessBus_Linux_5536_01.00.0401.tar.gz.
    - See the README file, README.AccessBus.txt, for more information.

  Linux 2.6.11 AES Driver v02.01.0100
    - The source delivery is AES_Linux_LX_02.01.0100.tar.gz.
    - See the README file, README.AES.txt, for more information.

This product provides additional documentation as noted in the respective README
files.

For bugs, patches, and info requests, please subscribe to:
info-linux@geode.amd.com

To subscribe, send a blank message to:  info-linux-subscribe@geode.amd.com

Features
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The BSP provides the drivers needed to support a Geode LX/CS5536 based design.

See component READMEs for functionality details and build instructions.

Dependencies 
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See component READMEs for dependencies.

Functional Changes
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See component READMEs for complete change lists.

Defects Corrected 
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See component READMEs for complete defect and errata lists.

Known Errata 
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See component READMEs for complete defect and errata lists.                                                                             

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VALIDATION ENVIRONMENT
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Validated on AMD Geode(TM) Norwich Development Board - Rev 2 Rework H and
Rev 3 Rework E with:
	
Processor:		AMD Geode LX processor, silicon rev. C1 @ 433 MHz
Chipset:		AMD Geode CS5536 companion device, silicon rev. B1
PCI Bus Speed:		66 MHz
Memory:			256 MB PC3200 RAM
CRT:			NEC MultiSync FP2141SB
Flat Panel:		Samsung LTM213U3-L07 1600x1200 2-channel LVDS,
Keyboard/Mouse:		PS/2 on Moray 1.1
	
BIOS:			GeodeROM 1.06.06
Operating System:	Gentoo 2005.0
Kernel:			v2.6.11
Kernel Patch:		LX Kernel Patch v02.02.0100
Graphics Driver:	LX Xorg Graphics driver v03.00.0100
Audio Driver:		5536 ALSA Audio driver v01.00.0500
AES Driver: 		LX AES driver v02.01.0100
AccessBus Driver: 	LX ACB Driver v01.00.0401
Video4Linux2 Driver: 	LX Video4Linux2 driver v03.02.0100
Other Software:		N/A

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS  
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Install the components in the following order following the instructions in
their respective README files.

  Linux 2.6.11 Geode Kernel Patch
  Linux 2.6.11 ALSA Audio Driver
  Linux 2.6.11 V4L2 Driver
  Linux 2.6.11 AccessBus Driver
  Linux 2.6.11 AES Driver
  Linux Xorg 6.8.1 Geode Patch


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RELEASE HISTORY
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None - Initial Release

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