Starfire VisionFive 2

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Preface

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1. Features and Specifications

1.1. Features

Details the overall features of the VisionFive 2 board, including hardware, interfaces, and software.

1.2. Specifications

Lists the technical specifications of the VisionFive 2, covering processor, memory, storage, and connectivity.

2. Hardware Overview

2.1. Board Appearance

Illustrates and describes the physical layout of the VisionFive 2 development board.

2.2. Pinout Diagram

Provides a detailed diagram of the VisionFive 2's 40-pin GPIO header and other connectors.

3. Getting Started

3.1. Required Hardware

Lists the necessary hardware components for setting up and operating the VisionFive 2.

3.2. Connecting a Fan to VisionFive 2

Explains how to connect a 2-pin 5V fan for additional cooling of the VisionFive 2.

3.3. Flashing OS to a Micro-SD Card

Guides on how to write the Debian OS image to a micro-SD card for the VisionFive 2.

3.4. Logging into Debian

Provides detailed steps for logging into the Debian operating system on the VisionFive 2.

4. Appendix

4.1. Using SSH over Ethernet as Root Account

Enables root login via SSH over Ethernet for privileged operations.

4.2. Extend Partition on SD Card or eMMC

Guides on extending partitions on SD card or eMMC after installing Debian.

4.3. Updating SPL and U-Boot

Instructions for updating the SPL and U-Boot firmware components of the VisionFive 2.

4.4. Recovering the Bootloader

Steps to recover the bootloader if the SPI flash is empty or damaged.

4.5. GitHub Repository

Lists GitHub repository addresses for accessing VisionFive 2 related resources.

4.6. Boot Mode Settings

Details the VisionFive 2's boot mode configurations using RGPIO pins.