Coreboot and SeaBIOS

mickchip · Post by **mickchip** » Wed Oct 03, 2012 6:39 pm

Hi Pete
Had exactly the same problem with Kingspec SSD, DOA.
So I ordered sandisk 16gb ones and they are working OK

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140740083656? ... 1423.l2649

Post by **pete** » Wed Oct 03, 2012 7:52 pm

Yes; Thank you mickchip

Those are the ones I ordered and they were about the same price as the Kingspec SSDs. I ordered them from the US though. Noticed that my last three HKG / China orders have taken 3X longer where as before it was always a week or so; now its been 3-4 weeks.

I wrote to the Kingspec vendor yesterday and have not seen a reply.

Relating to the SeaBIOS (?) noticed that in XP mode I am seeing a different message in device properties than before on the built in network interface.

It states something about not enough free resources to load the NIC drivers. I have never seen this message before. Maybe its just me though.

I did a quick google search on the message and it seems common with W7 and Realtek NIC cards.

Post by **pete** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 2:58 pm

I ended up with a full refund from Ebay on the Kingspec SSD ZIF drive (including shipping). That said two weeks ago ordered another Joggler. I took this one apart this weekend after testing its functionality. I was surprised at what I saw on the inside. Is there typically a microphone inside? The ZIF PATA connector was already there. There is another cable running to the top of the case which I do not know its purpose.

JimbobVFR400 · Post by **JimbobVFR400** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 5:00 pm

Don't think there's a mic but the light sensor for screen dimming is on the top so it might be a cable for that.

Post by **pete** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 6:06 pm

I wrote to the vendor and he said that they were just reselling they from the UK to US. That said the modded Joggler appears to have two sound cards in it.

Its an older Open Peak one. There are more cables in it making it difficult to take apart. (also taps into a second USB port in it).

I will see about taking it down to individual pieces and will post some pictures.

Post by **pete** » Tue Oct 09, 2012 2:51 pm

Interesting in that I am getting a follow up from Kingspec on the DOA ZIF SSD drive.

So far a full refund of purchase has been issued. Today a credit for shipping of the Kingspec SSD drive back to China was issued.

Even the contact name is pleasing; Amelia (there is a story here)....

This is way different than the last Kingspec USB SSD that I had a "crash and burn" thing with; then the vendor just stated that i could purchase a new one for a lesser cost; but offered no refund, no followup other than initial email et al.

Post by **pete** » Tue Oct 09, 2012 10:29 pm

I received my newest ZIF SSD drive. I am confused though. What should the orientation of the ZIF cable be on the ZIF drive / motherboard?

The ZIF 1.8" hard drive works well with the ZIF to USB device connector and on the Joggler Motherboard.

I cannot get the ZIF SSD to work though.

Is it foil side looking at the connector on the ZIF SSD or down?

Post by **pete** » Wed Oct 10, 2012 11:52 am

mickchip

What type of ZIF cable are you using with the ZIF SSD drive?

Are you configuring your ZIF SSD drive en vivo connected to the Joggler?

I cannot see mine when I plug it into a ZIF to USB device. It might be the ZIF cable though. (ordered a few of these).

When I remove the ZIF 1.8 "Ipod" drive and replace it with the ZIF SSD it just freezes on initial boot.

Actually purchased the 16Gb SSD for $10 used and guessing that this one was also DOA. So purchased a new 16Gb SSD ZIF drive today.

Post by **pete** » Fri Oct 12, 2012 11:11 am

Wow.
Major feedback from Kingspec here. I sent them back the SSD drive. I have showed them pics of what I am doing. They are helping me getting this endeavor working and convincing me to utilize their product. I am impressed with Amelia (customer service contact).

Mevi · Post by **Mevi** » Fri Oct 12, 2012 7:58 pm

Gotta love customer care like that.

inaxeon · Post by **inaxeon** » Fri Oct 12, 2012 9:08 pm

Just to let you guys know, I haven't forgotten about this project. I've got a whole bunch more code which needs finishing off and making into a release, hoping this will fix some of the current problems.

I have spotted a major problem with my ACPI FADT table which I'm seriously hoping was the cause of all these hangs.

Just been so burned out from having to do this while working full time (staring at a screen 40 hours a week + another 20 of messing with Jogglers = major headache). Difficult to dedicate the time to it lately. Coming soon hopefully!

Post by **pete** » Fri Oct 12, 2012 10:51 pm

Great news ther inaxeon!

Mevi · Post by **Mevi** » Mon Oct 15, 2012 9:50 am

Yeah, great news. V0.7 still going strong here, so don't make yourself ill.

chaplin1999 · Post by **chaplin1999** » Mon Oct 15, 2012 12:36 pm

hi!
Which rom version are we on now？and where i can download ?

mickchip · Post by **mickchip** » Tue Oct 23, 2012 5:02 pm

pete_c wrote:mickchip

What type of ZIF cable are you using with the ZIF SSD drive?

Are you configuring your ZIF SSD drive en vivo connected to the Joggler?

I cannot see mine when I plug it into a ZIF to USB device. It might be the ZIF cable though. (ordered a few of these).

When I remove the ZIF 1.8 "Ipod" drive and replace it with the ZIF SSD it just freezes on initial boot.

Actually purchased the 16Gb SSD for $10 used and guessing that this one was also DOA. So purchased a new 16Gb SSD ZIF drive today.

Sorry about the delay in replying, just got back off holiday.
I am using a blue both ends contacts on the same side zif cable

Post by **pete** » Wed Oct 24, 2012 8:44 pm

Thank you Mickchip

I was initially testing with a USB ZIF to SSD device. Today finally got the right combo ZIF cable / ZIF USB configuration. That said my working ZIF combo to USB device is using a "flipped" ZIF cable such that the tinning side is opposite normal ZIF cables (I have now all of the various types of ZIF cables known to exists). I have a few very small ZIF cables that should do the trick for the inside of the Joggler.

That said I have also been "collecting" various size SSD to ZIF drives for my collection of Jogglers.

I am mounting a new ZIF SSD drive inside of one Joggler today and putting the case back together such that I can remove the device from my workbench and leave it wherever in the house.

Today too I switched over to using the Digi powered USB hub. It works great. I just did a copy of the internal SSD to the external SSD via USB.

Post by **pete** » Thu Oct 25, 2012 5:59 pm

Looking to close the Joggler case for the first SSD enabled Joggler. I was just going to utilize a piece of a static bag and tape that to the motherboard with some black electrical tape as I have none of that yellow tape.

Really not sure if this would be a recommended methodology and the preference would be to utilize yellow tape.

Post by **roobarb!** » Thu Oct 25, 2012 6:18 pm

pete_c wrote:Really not sure if this would be a recommended methodology and the preference would be to utilize yellow tape.

The yellow stuff is kapton tape. It's great (but a little pricey).

Post by **roobarb!** » Thu Oct 25, 2012 6:19 pm

pete_c wrote:Really not sure if this would be a recommended methodology and the preference would be to utilize yellow tape.

The yellow stuff is kapton tape. It's great (but a little pricey).

Post by **pete** » Thu Oct 25, 2012 11:44 pm

Thanks Andy!

I made up a little sleave of paper. That said though I am having some issues with the position putting pressure on the back of the LCD when I close and screw down the lid.

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