Computer Accessories User Manual

Using the DiskOnChip with Linux OS
91-SR-005-10-7L REV. 2.0 3
Contents
1 Introduction...................................................................................................................................4
2 Hardware Requirements for the DiskOnChip ..........................................................................4
3 Requirements for Installation of the DiskOnChip into Linux.................................................5
3.1 Utilities Diskette Content.........................................................................................................5
3.2 Linux Driver for DiskOnChip ...................................................................................................6
4 Installing the DiskOnChip as an Additional Drive....................................................................7
4.1 Updating the Firmware............................................................................................................7
4.2 Integrating the TrueFFS driver into Linux................................................................................7
5 Booting Linux from the DiskOnChip........................................................................................13
5.1 Creating a Root File System.................................................................................................13
6 Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................................16
7 Additional Information and Tools .............................................................................................18
Appendix I: Making a Root File System...........................................................................................19
Appendix II: Booting from a HDD when the DiskOnChip Firmware is Active ............................22
Appendix III: Applying a Patch Manually..........................................................................................23
How to Contact Us.............................................................................................................................25