Linux VME Howto

• Index
• Introduction
• Installation of the VMELinux Kernel Driver
• How to talk to the VMEbus with the VMEUtils and the VMEShell Packages
• How to talk to the Tundra Universe PCI-VME bridge using the devices drivers.
• Advantages of the VMEbus, Linux and VMELinux
• Current and planned Board Support
• Other "Linux on VME" Projects
• Conclusion
• FAQ

6. Current and planned Board Support

While the VMELinux driver should work with any PCI based design, the following boards have actually run our software.

6.1 Xycom XVME655 Pentium VMEbus Board

• This XyCom board is compatible with the standard VMELinux kernel driver package from VMELinux Project
• A prepared kernel will be available soon. It will be based on the newest version of the Linux kernel and will include appropriate drivers for the on board NE2100 Ethernet interface. Check the website for details.

6.2 XyCom XVME656 Pentium VMEBus Board

• This XyCom board is compatible with the standard VMELinux kernel driver package from VMELinux Project
• A prepared kernel will be available soon. It will be based on the newest version of the Linux kernel and will include appropriate drivers for the on board AHA2940/AIC7000 SCSI and 82558 Intel EtherExpress Ethernet peripherals. Check the website for details.

6.3 Dynatem DPC1-0367

• This board is compatible with the standard VMELinux kernel driver package from VMELinux Project
• A prepared kernel will be available soon. It will be based on the newest version of the Linux kernel and will include appropriate drivers for the on board SCSI and Tulip Ethernet peripherals. Check the website for details.

6.4 SBS/Or Computer VP7

• This board is compatible with the standard VMELinux kernel driver package from VMELinux Project
• A prepared kernel will be available soon. It will be based on the newest version of the Linux kernel and will include appropriate drivers for PCNET Ethernet peripheral. Check the website for details.
• The VP7 has a nice feature which performs the BOOTP protocol without need of a bootrom or similar modification. However, you must ask SBS for an updated BIOS with this modification.

6.5 DY4 179, A Power PC board

• An independent engineer finds this board is compatible with the standard VMELinux kernel driver package from VMELinux Project

6.6 Planned Board Support

If you do not see VMELinux support for your board let us know. Maybe the manufacture will lend us a board for development.