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