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U-boot support [https://github.com/NixOS/nixpkgs/pull/61652 has been added 2019-05-18]. The bootloader has not been built for now.
U-boot support [https://github.com/NixOS/nixpkgs/pull/61652 has been added 2019-05-18]. The bootloader has not been built for now.


== Board-specific installation notes ==
== Installation instructions ==


First follow the [[NixOS_on_ARM#Installation|generic installation steps]] to get the installer image on an SD card. Copying to the eMMC directly should work, but requires disassembly of the computer.
{{ARM/installation allwinner|variant=aarch64}}
 
U-Boot needs to be copied to specific sectors on the microSD card with <code>dd</code>. Download U-Boot for the board (<code>sopine-u-boot-sunxi-with-spl.bin</code>), and copy it to the correct location with (again, replace <code>/dev/sdX</code> with the correct path to the SD card device):
 
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash" style="clear:both">sudo dd if=sopine-u-boot-sunxi-with-spl.bin of=/dev/sdX bs=1024 seek=8</syntaxhighlight>


=== Partitioning ===
=== Partitioning ===


The internal storage needs to be partitioned in a way that that the bootloader will not interfere with nor be interfered by a partition.
The internal storage needs to be partitioned in a way that that the bootloader will not interfere with nor be interfered by a partition.
Then, continue installation using the [[NixOS_on_ARM#NixOS_installation_.26_configuration|installation and configuration steps]].


==== By copying the sd image internally ====
==== By copying the sd image internally ====
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==== GPT partition scheme ====
==== GPT partition scheme ====


The [[NixOS_on_ARM/Allwinner_GPT_Installation|Allwinner GPT Installation]] instruction explains how to create a GPT partition table while allowing the isntallation of u-boot at the required offset.
The [[NixOS_on_ARM/Allwinner/GPT_Installation|Allwinner/GPT Installation]] page explains how to create a GPT partition table while allowing the isntallation of u-boot at the required offset.


== Serial console==
== Serial console==
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* [https://www.pine64.org/pinebook/ Official product page]
* [https://www.pine64.org/pinebook/ Official product page]
* [linux-sunxi.org/Pine_Pinebook linux-sunxi wiki page]
* [https://linux-sunxi.org/Pine_Pinebook linux-sunxi wiki page]

Latest revision as of 01:53, 8 April 2024

PINEBOOK
A Pinebook 11".
Manufacturer PINE64 (Pine Microsystems Inc.)
Architecture AArch64
Bootloader Upstream U-Boot[1]
Boot order SD, eMMC
Maintainer samueldr

The Pinebook (sometimes referred as pinebook-a64) is a laptop design based on the Allwinner A64 SoC. It was available in two sizes, 11.6" and 14", but is now only available as 11.6". The 11.6" has two resolutions, first models had a 1366×768 panel, while the more recent ones have a 1920×1080 panel.

It can boot from SD or from an included and replaceable eMMC module.

Status

Upstream NixOS AArch64 image boots on the PINE A64-LTS, using the proper upstream U-Boot.

U-boot support has been added 2019-05-18. The bootloader has not been built for now.

Installation instructions

To use the generic installation image for your board, you will need to copy it verbatim to an SD card. 

sudo dd if=sd-image-aarch64-linux.img of=/dev/DEVICE conv=sync status=progress

This board requires the installation of u-boot at a specific location on the storage where NixOS was written to. 

sudo dd if=u-boot-sunxi-with-spl.bin of=/dev/DEVICE bs=1024 seek=8

Partitioning

The internal storage needs to be partitioned in a way that that the bootloader will not interfere with nor be interfered by a partition.

Then, continue installation using the installation and configuration steps.

By copying the sd image internally

This is an easy solution, that also allows booting and installing as one would from an SD card on a generic Allwinner platform. Simply dd the SD image to the internal storage. The internal storage is likely to be /dev/mmcblk2.

MBR partition scheme

GPT partition scheme

The Allwinner/GPT Installation page explains how to create a GPT partition table while allowing the isntallation of u-boot at the required offset.

Serial console

Details about the pinout for the headphone jack are available on the PINE64 wiki. It is also available on their store. The serial settings are the usual Allwinner settings.

On early models[Which?] serial needs to be toggled via software. On recent models, a physical switch is present on the main board. The linux-sunxi wiki's Pinebook page has details about serial access.

Compatibility notes

Mainline kernel
HDMI
  • Hasn't been tested.

Downstream kernel

Note: Keep in mind that using non-upstream forks of the kernel always incurs some risk as far as security goes.

USB booting with u-boot

You will need to either have mainline U-Boot installed to the eMMC or to an SD card.

Stop the boot process when prompted (by pressing a key). Then, do the following: 

Hit any key to stop autoboot:  0
=> setenv boot_targets usb0
=> boot

This sets the boot order for this boot only. U-Boot can boot (among others) either of the NixOS sd-image or EFI iso from USB.

Resources

  1. ↑ https://github.com/NixOS/nixpkgs/pull/61652
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