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Amiga Events : U-Boot 1.3.1a for Sam440ep released
Posted by orgin on 2009/11/27 20:15:00 (4464 reads) News by the same author

Bassano del Grappa, 27 Nov 2009

ACube Systems is pleased to announce the release of a new version of U-Boot firmware for its line of motherboards Sam440ep and Sam440ep-flex.
This version addresses a number of problems and add some features and optimizations making it possible to cut down boot time by 3-12 seconds depending on the configuration of the board.

What's new in this version (for both versions):

* faster graphic card initialization, now it takes half the time than previous U-Boot version
* unified the first two countdowns, for an even faster boot
* solved compatibility issues with some Radeon 9200 and 9250 gfx cards
* reworked preference menu

Sam440ep miniITX version:

* a Radeon HD 2400 graphic card could be now used as secondary gfx card

Sam440ep-flex version:

* added support for Silicon Motion 502 graphic card
* added sperimental support for Catweasel MK4 controller
* a Radeon HD 2400 graphic card could be now used in both 33 and 66 Mhz PCI slots

http://www.acube-systems.biz/index.php?page=news&id=60

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Antique
Published: 2009/11/27 20:17  Updated: 2009/11/27 20:17
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Joined: 11/30/2006
From: Norway
Comments: 2640
 Re: U-Boot 1.3.1a for Sam440ep released
Mmm. Nice. Need to download this on sunday when i get home.
tommo1975
Published: 2009/11/27 20:28  Updated: 2009/11/27 20:28
Just popping in
Joined: 02/05/2009
From: Leighton Buzzard/Milton Keynes (UK)
Comments: 98
 Re: U-Boot 1.3.1a for Sam440ep released
I've just downloaded this and installed it on my SAM and it's looking good so far.
AJS
Published: 2009/11/27 20:36  Updated: 2009/11/27 20:36
Not too shy to talk
Joined: 11/26/2006
From: Here right now!
Comments: 354
 Re: U-Boot 1.3.1a for Sam440ep released
tommo1975

so whats the "sperimental support " like
mr2
Published: 2009/11/27 21:05  Updated: 2009/11/27 21:06
Not too shy to talk
Joined: 12/02/2006
From: Poland
Comments: 407
 Re: U-Boot 1.3.1a for Sam440ep released
Downloaded, burned(AmiDVD), updated--->
Coldboot-->20sec! Very nice!
328gts
Published: 2009/11/27 21:16  Updated: 2009/11/27 21:16
Home away from home
Joined: 07/07/2009
From: Man Cave, Canada
Comments: 3277
 Re: U-Boot 1.3.1a for Sam440ep released
AWESOME..THANKS ...damn my system already boots up in 20 seconds flat & now its should be quicker
bitman
Published: 2009/11/27 22:41  Updated: 2009/11/27 22:41
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Joined: 10/08/2009
From: Fredericia, Denmark
Comments: 50
 Re: U-Boot 1.3.1a for Sam440ep released
Dosn't work om my machine - booting is now 2 seconds longer and the keyboard does not work during boot anymore
logicalheart
Published: 2009/11/27 23:01  Updated: 2009/11/27 23:01
Just popping in
Joined: 07/14/2009
From: Utah, USA
Comments: 239
 Re: U-Boot 1.3.1a for Sam440ep released
Including 6 seconds of boot delays, my SamFlex went from a 40 second cold boot time to 35 seconds.

Thanks Acube.

BTW: My WindowsXP Intel Core2 Duo 2.3 Ghz takes 1 minute 55 seconds with no boot delays.
logicalheart
Published: 2009/11/27 23:03  Updated: 2009/11/27 23:03
Just popping in
Joined: 07/14/2009
From: Utah, USA
Comments: 239
 Re: U-Boot 1.3.1a for Sam440ep released
@bitman
What model of Sam do you have?
Did you try changing your keyboard to the other USB port?
How many seconds is your Uboot delay?
Chris
Published: 2009/11/27 23:06  Updated: 2009/11/27 23:27
Amigans Defender
Joined: 11/17/2006
From: England
Comments: 3441
 Re: U-Boot 1.3.1a for Sam440ep released
Doesn't seem to have made any difference here, apart from everything now being in black and white(?!) Visually it looks like a step backwards. Functionally, the only difference is that the "press a key for boot options" has an additional option (and is now a text string at the bottom of the first screenful of text, rather than a smarter-looking progress bar on the next)
bitman
Published: 2009/11/27 23:22  Updated: 2009/11/27 23:22
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Joined: 10/08/2009
From: Fredericia, Denmark
Comments: 50
 Re: U-Boot 1.3.1a for Sam440ep released
Problem solved now - keyboard MUST be in upper J18 USB port (is wtritten in the SAM manual) - gained between 8-10 seconds when booting now.
bitman
Published: 2009/11/27 23:26  Updated: 2009/11/27 23:26
Just popping in
Joined: 10/08/2009
From: Fredericia, Denmark
Comments: 50
 Re: U-Boot 1.3.1a for Sam440ep released
@328gts

How on earth have you gotten it down to 20 seconds - mine takes around 35-38 seconds. The Amiga OS 4.1 splash is shown for about 10-12 seconds before WB is visible.
Snuffy
Published: 2009/11/27 23:58  Updated: 2009/11/27 23:58
Just can't stay away
Joined: 12/06/2006
From: Michigan
Comments: 1027
 Re: U-Boot 1.3.1a for Sam440ep released
@ bitman
I think time depends on how WBench Startup is is defined.
AISS, AsyncWB, Deficons, RAWBinfo, and ScreenBlankerEng. and maybe Context Menus should be a minimal compliment of bootup programs. Anything else will cost time to setup. Y/N ?
trixie
Published: 2009/11/28 8:42  Updated: 2009/11/28 8:42
Amigans Defender
Joined: 05/01/2009
From: Czech Republic
Comments: 1704
 Re: U-Boot 1.3.1a for Sam440ep released
Reflashed successfully, my SAM's boot time is now about 3-4 seconds shorter. Thanks ACube!
wizzard_o
Published: 2009/11/28 9:15  Updated: 2009/11/28 9:15
Just popping in
Joined: 06/24/2007
From: Buckinghamshire, England
Comments: 49
 Re: U-Boot 1.3.1a for Sam440ep released
Thanks for adding Catweasel support! I shall experiment tomorrow when i have the time

Wizz.
DAX
Published: 2009/11/28 9:49  Updated: 2009/11/28 15:47
Not too shy to talk
Joined: 10/06/2009
From: Italy
Comments: 312
 Re: U-Boot 1.3.1a for Sam440ep released
Installed.

Before installation, I timed the boot sequence with precision and it turned out to be 36 seconds.
After installing the update it is 30 seconds flat. Well good enough I say


Edit: did exact measurements this time
Kicko
Published: 2009/11/28 19:41  Updated: 2009/11/28 19:41
Just can't stay away
Joined: 10/25/2007
From: Gothenburg / Sweden
Comments: 1175
 Re: U-Boot 1.3.1a for Sam440ep released
Nice update for ya folks. I would really like an updated version for A1. Im gonna cry :)
Mrodfr
Published: 2009/11/29 18:39  Updated: 2009/11/29 18:39
Quite a regular
Joined: 10/14/2008
From: France
Comments: 647
 Re: U-Boot 1.3.1a for Sam440ep released
Hello,

This is verry funny

I have an USB to PS2 adapter with a PS2 mouse and a ps2 keyboard.

- access to Uboot or choosing AOS4 or linux work fine.
- Use enter to choose the update of the uboot work fine

but

Press the space key (under the warning message not work).

That mean I CAN'T UPDATE the Uboot to 1.3.1a

Hope when I will update the Uboot, the mouse and keyboard will work perfectly with uboot 1.3.1a and an USB to ps2 adaptator.
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