[U-Boot] break command.

[Peter Barada]

On 02/15/2013 02:00 PM, Harvey Chapman wrote:
> On Feb 15, 2013, at 7:38 AM, Albert ARIBAUD <albert.u.boot at aribaud.net> wrote:
>> On Thu, 14 Feb 2013 12:19:11 -0800
>> (PST), Sean Omalley <omalley_s at rocketmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Is there anyway to break back into u-boot after trying to boot from linux (arm)? Similar to Open Firmwares stop-a, ctrl-break? I didn't see anything in the documentation nor poking around online. I am really hoping I missed something, or there is support that just needs to be compiled in. :)
>>>
>> As soon as U-Boot gives control to the payload (Linux or whatever)
>> there is no possible assumption that U-Boot remains intact in RAM, so
>> your only chance is indeed some hardware reset... But then the question
>> is not related to U-Boot any more.
> On that note, does anyone know of a device that would do this? Perhaps a combination device like this:
>
> - USB interface to a pc
> - serial port for device
> - relay controllable A/C power plug (U.S.)
> - controllable gpio (for wiring to a power button, reset switch, etc)
>
>
If your board/processor has it, a watchdog can be used to force a reset
if it expires...

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Peter Barada
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