Flashing instructions:
- Force device in maskrom mode – erase bootloader from Linux:
dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/mmcblkX bs=1M count=8 conv=fsync
- General instruction for flashing with RKdevtools: https://docs.armbian.com/User-Guide_Getting-Started/#rockchip
- USB connection for RKdevtools: use lower port, near to SD card reader.
- Bootloader binary: https://fi.mirror.armbian.de/dl/mekotronics-r58hd/u-boot/rk3588_spl_loader_v1.08.111.bin
UART:
In case you are unable to enter maskrom mode, use UART and execute following command at boot loader prompt:
=> mmc dev 0 => mmc erase 0x0 0x2000
These images are designed for the R3S LTS model, but due to minimal differences, they are fully compatible with the non-LTS variant as well.
Make sure to check flashing guide!
PCI support is broken on vendor kernel (6.1.xx) on versions higher then 24.8.1. Use this version and freeze kernel (armbian-config -> system) prior to updating OS. PCI works on other Rockchip 3588 devices, while fixing this on all represent expensive technical challenge which we will be able to proceed once your donations for entire project reaches at least 1000 USD per month. With Orangepi devices we have extremely high negative support budget. Alternative operating systems that relies on our work face the same problem. We appreciate for your understanding.
