Changes between Version 131 and Version 132 of gsc

Timestamp:

01/12/2026 11:04:40 PM (3 days ago)

Author:

Ryan Erbstoesser

Comment:

add notes and recommendations.

gsc

@@ -1392 +1392 @@
 
 There are two options for updating the GSC firmware:
- * [#jtag via JTAG]
+ * [#jtag via JTAG] (Recommended)
  * [#gsc_update gsc_update userspace application] (running on Gateworks board at runtime under a Linux OS)
 
 Important notes:
- * '''both programming methods are not able to verify the firmware image is appropriate for your board; take care to select the correct image'''
+ * '''Both programming methods are not able to verify the firmware image is appropriate for your board; take care to select the correct image'''
  * '''Any failure to program, or programming the wrong firmware could result in your board not booting and require reprogramming via [#jtag JTAG]'''
- * '''after re-programming the GSC will revert some of its configuration just as if the coin-cell battery had been removed and replaced (see [#firmware-reset firmware-reset] for details)'''
+ * '''After re-programming the GSC will revert some of its configuration just as if the coin-cell battery had been removed and replaced (see [#firmware-reset firmware-reset] for details)'''
 
 
 [=#jtag]
 == JTAG programing GSC firmware
-You can use JTAG with the Gateworks JTAG adapter via {{{jtag_usbv4}}}  to program the GSC firmware using a host Linux PC - see [wiki:jtag_instructions here] for details on JTAG programming.
+This is the best and most recommended method. You can use JTAG with the Gateworks JTAG adapter via {{{jtag_usbv4}}}  to program the GSC firmware using a host Linux PC - see [wiki:jtag_instructions here] for details on JTAG programming.
 
 '''Note that Venice boards using the i.MX8M Plus processor need a USB cable plugged in between the SBC and the host system for {{{jtag_usbv4}}} to work (in addition the the GW16099 JTAG Dongle)'''
@@ -1416 +1416 @@
 [=#gsc_update]
 == gsc_update userspace application
+Using the JTAG dongle method mentioned above is typically recommended and preferred over this method. 
+
 You can use the {{{gsc_update}}} userspace application to update the GSC firmware on a running board. Note that this is not as safe as using [#jtag JTAG] above as if power is lost during the operation you will not be able to boot the board until you use [#jtag JTAG] to reprogram the GSC firmware.