1# Converting to OpenBMC from AMI firmware # 2 3Often a number of steps are required to convert from the AMI firmware to 4OpenBMC. These steps are documented for various machines below. 5 6## Palmetto ## 7 81. Upgrade the firmware flash chip to 256Mb (32MB) part (MX25L25635E or equivalent) 92. [Build](cheatsheet.md#building-for-palmetto) and flash the `image-bmc` 10 output to the 256Mb flash chip 113. Replace existing flash chip on the motherboard (cradle closest to the battery) 124. Manufacture a cable to connect to the COM2 header for the BMC console. COM2 13 is wired for a DB-9-style pin-out. 145. Reconfigure both `BMC_DEBUG1` (TX) and `BMC_DEBUG2` (RX) jumpers to short 15 pins 2-3. 166. Boot OpenBMC on your Palmetto. The console runs at 115200baud. 17