Re: [iPAQ] Problem porting linux to ipaq h5500

Wanda Hung wrote:
> Hi -
> I have a problem while installing linux on my iPAQ H5500. I was able to
> successfully install bootldr 2.21.12 (from Familiar v0.7.2 download) and
> verified the install. But when attempting to reboot the bootldr, it
> wasn't doing anything!! I don't know what to do at this point. I started
> my hyperterminal, which is connected to the seriel port to my cradle. I
> removed my iPAQ from cradle, held down the joypad (the center big button)
> and poked the reset button from the bottom of the ipaq at the same time.
> My h5500 ipaq buzzed and i released both the joypad and the reset button.
> The screen stays with the WindowsCE background, but the touch screen is
> now not recognizing any touches. I placed the ipaq back in the cradle and
> pressed the calendar button (the left most button) but nothing happens.
> NOthing happends on the ipaq screen and nothing happens in my
> hyperterminal screen. I'm not sure how to get the boot> prompt....
>
> I reset the ipaq and it came back in WinCE screen and touch screen is
> workable again. Do I need to re-install the bootldr again from running
> bootblaster? Also, I have tried holding down joypad while reset, but I
> couldn't get to the boot> prompt. Any idea what might be wrong? I tried
> this on 2 ipaqs already (both h5500).

  Hi Wanda,

  I had similar problems with my h5550, using a linux box to install
everything. You have to check your hyperterminal settings, I got them
wrong on minicom and this was the issue. Use 115200 bauds, 8N1, and no
init chain.
  Then as you already did, hold down the joypad, reset, and release both
when it buzz. Your screen with not change, and will be inactive, but the
bootloader prompt should appear on the terminal console when you'll put
the ipaq in the cradle.

  HTH,

        Fabrice

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