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AMD GeodeTM GX Processors Building a Linux Image 1.0 Scope This document discusses the materials needed and the steps involved in building a Linux image on a system based on an AMD GeodeTM GX processor*. This document is intended to augment the README files that accompany the drivers and patches provided by AMD. 2.0 Discussion 2.1 Materials This build was performed with the following: 1) Redhat v9.0 standard three CD installation set. 2) Linux Kernel v2.4.24 source (ftp://ftp.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.4/linux-2.4.24.tar.bz2). 3) AMD patches and drivers (www.amd.com): -- Kernel Patches (linux-2.4.24-geode.patch). -- Audio Driver (Audio_LinuxOSS_GX2_2.0.6_src.tar.gz). -- XFree86 Driver/Patches (Graphics_LinuxXFree86_GX2_2.8.6_src.tar.gz). 4) XFree86 Source XFree86-4.3.0-2.src.rpm (Redhat v9.0 Source CD1). 2.2 Overview 1) Install Linux with Redhat v9.0. 2) Build new kernel with kernel patches and audio: a) Install kernel source. b) Apply AMD kernel patches to stock linux-2.4.24 kernel. c) Install AMD OSS (Open Sound System) drivers into patched kernel. d) Build and install the kernel. e) Verify the new kernel is executing. 3) Build XFree86: a) Install GCC (GNU C-compiler). b) Install X development RPMs (Glide3 packages). c) Install AMD XFree86 source code. d) Build XFree86. e) Install XFree86. f) Tune XFree86. *The AMD Geode GX [email protected] processor operates at 400 MHz, the AMD Geode GX [email protected] processor operates at 366 MHz, and the AMD Geode GX [email protected] processor operates at 333 MHz. Model numbers reflect performance as described here: http://www.amd.com/connectivitysolutions/geodegxbenchmark. 32089A - July 2004 - Confidential 1 Application Note 32089A - July 2004 - Confidential 2.3 Details Building the kernel can be performed on any Linux system. This saves time, as a very fast system can be selected, and additionally, the results can be saved and new Linux systems for Geode GX processors can be rebuilt quickly. XFree86 must be built on a compatible system (i.e., the same distribution (Redhat v9.0 in this case)). Given this constraint, it is advantageous to find a good build system, as XFree86 takes up to eight times longer to build than the kernel. 2.3.1 Install Linux with Redhat v9.0 Install a workstation version of the system with developer tools included. Follow the distribution instructions and install a stock Redhat system. The system should be operational, if not optimized for operation with the Geode GX processor. Refer to the Redhat v9.0 Installation Guide