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diff --git a/website/archetypes/release/hardware.adoc b/website/archetypes/release/hardware.adoc index add4c11ce8..899c246fb1 100644 --- a/website/archetypes/release/hardware.adoc +++ b/website/archetypes/release/hardware.adoc @@ -19,41 +19,36 @@ toc::[] [[intro]] == Introduction -This document contains the hardware compatibility notes for FreeBSD {localRel}. -It lists the hardware platforms supported by FreeBSD, as well as the various types of hardware devices (storage controllers, network interfaces, and so on), along with known working instances of these devices. +This hardware compatibility note describes all hardware known to work with FreeBSD {localRel}. +Other configurations may also work, but simply have not been tested yet. +Feedback, updates, and corrections to this list are encouraged! [[proc]] -== Supported Processors and System Boards +== Supported Platforms -This section provides some architecture-specific information about the specific processors and systems that are supported by each architecture. +This section describes the CPU architectures currently supported by the FreeBSD Platform projects, their support tiers, and the systems that are supported by each Platform. [[proc-amd64]] -=== 64-bit x86 (amd64) Architecture Support +=== x86-64 -FreeBSD supports the AMD64 ("Hammer") and Intel(R) EM64T architectures. -AMD64 (also known as x86-64) is a fully-supported Tier 1 architecture. -AMD64 supports all modern x86 processors. +crossref:platforms[amd64,FreeBSD/amd64] supports x86-64 as a fully-supported, crossref:committers-guide[archs,Tier-1] architecture. +Release media is expected to work on all x86-64 machines with at least 256 MiB of RAM. This release incorporates optimizations and enhancements to leverage the full capabilities of FreeBSD/amd64-based systems, delivering improved performance across a wide range of workloads. -[[proc-i386]] -=== 32-bit x86 (i386) Architecture Support - -While FreeBSD continues to evolve and optimize for modern architectures, we are committed to maintaining support for the venerable i386 (x86) architecture in this release. -Although i386 hardware is becoming less common, FreeBSD remains a reliable and versatile choice for those who still rely on it, whether for legacy systems or specific use cases. - [[proc-arm-64]] -=== 64-bit ARM (aarch64) Architecture Support +=== AArch64 -FreeBSD supports 64-bit ARM (known as arm64 or AArch64) as a Tier-1 architecture. +crossref:platforms[arm64,FreeBSD/aarch64] supports 64-bit ARM (ARMv9 and ARMv8) as a crossref:committers-guide[archs,Tier-1] architecture. -FreeBSD currently supports the following devices: +The following devices are currently supported: Ampere Computing: +* Altra Max * Altra * eMAG -Allwinner (64-bit), more info about the support at the link:https://wiki.freebsd.org/arm/Allwinner[Allwinner Wiki page]: +link:https://wiki.freebsd.org/arm/Allwinner[Allwinner]: * Allwinner A64 SoC * A64-Olinuxino @@ -75,6 +70,10 @@ AWS / Annapurna Labs: * Graviton 2 * Graviton 3 +Cavium: + +* ThunderX + NXP Semiconductors: * LS1028A SoC @@ -85,15 +84,18 @@ NXP Semiconductors: * SolidRun HoneyComb LX2 * Traverse Technologies Ten64 -Raspberry Pi, more info about the support at the link:https://wiki.freebsd.org/arm/Raspberry%20Pi[Raspberry Pi Wiki page]: +link:https://wiki.freebsd.org/arm/Raspberry%20Pi[Raspberry Pi]: +* Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W * Raspberry Pi 3 * Raspberry Pi 4 -RockChip (64-bit), more info about the support at the link:https://wiki.freebsd.org/arm/RockChip[RockChip Wiki page]: +link:https://wiki.freebsd.org/arm/RockChip[RockChip]: * RK3328 SoC * RK3399 SoC +* RK3566 SoC +* RK3568 SoC * NanoPC-T4 * NanoPi R2S * NanoPi R2S-Plus @@ -103,14 +105,18 @@ RockChip (64-bit), more info about the support at the link:https://wiki.freebsd. * Rock64 * RockPro64 -Zedboard Zynq 7000 SoC +Zedboard: + +* Zynq 7000 SoC [[proc-arm-32]] -=== 32-bit ARM (armv6, armv7) Architecture Support +=== AArch32 + +crossref:platforms[armv7,FreeBSD/armv7] supports 32-bit ARM (ARM-v7 and up) as a crossref:committers-guide[archs,Tier-2] architecture. -FreeBSD currently supports the following devices: +The following devices are currently supported: -Allwinner (32-bit), more info about the support at the link:https://wiki.freebsd.org/arm/Allwinner[Allwinner Wiki page]: +link:https://wiki.freebsd.org/arm/Allwinner[Allwinner]: * Allwinner A10 SoC * Allwinner A13/R8 SoC @@ -136,46 +142,68 @@ Allwinner (32-bit), more info about the support at the link:https://wiki.freebsd * Orange Pi Zero * NanoPI NEO -NXP i.MX6 (32-bit), more info about the support at the link:https://wiki.freebsd.org/arm/imx6[NXP i.MX6 Wiki page]: +link:https://wiki.freebsd.org/arm/imx6[NXP i.MX6]: * Wandboard * CuBox i * HummingBoard -Raspberry Pi, more info about the support at the link:https://wiki.freebsd.org/arm/Raspberry%20Pi[Raspberry Pi Wiki page]: +link:https://wiki.freebsd.org/arm/Raspberry%20Pi[Raspberry Pi]: + +* Raspberry Pi 2 (pre v1.2) + +[[proc-powerpc]] +=== POWER + +FreeBSD supports 64-bit POWER as a crossref:committers-guide[archs,Tier-2] architecture. + +crossref:platforms[powerpc,FreeBSD/powerpc64le] supports 64-bit, bi-endian POWER9 and POWER8, including: + +IBM: + +* Power System LC922 (POWER9) +* Power System IC922 (POWER8) + +QEMU + +* PowerNV + +Raptor CS: -* Raspberry Pi 1 -* Raspberry Pi 2 -* Raspberry Pi Zero -* RPi Zero W +* Talos II (POWER9) +* Blackbird (POWER9) + +crossref:platforms[powerpc,FreeBSD/powerpc64] supports 64-bit, big-endian POWER7 through POWER4, including: + +A-EON: + +* AmigaONE X5000 (NXP QorIQ P5) + +Apple: + +* Power Mac G5 (PowerPC 970) +* Xserve G5 (PowerPC 970) + +IBM: + +* pSeries VM [[proc-risc-v]] -=== RISC-V Architecture Support +=== RISC-V + +link:https://wiki.freebsd.org/riscv[FreeBSD/riscv64] supports 64-bit RISC-V as a crossref:committers-guide[archs,Tier-2] architecture. -RISC-V support in FreeBSD represents a significant milestone in the evolution of this open-source operating system. +RISC-V support represents a significant milestone in the evolution of this open-source operating system. FreeBSD was the first operating system to have bootable in-tree support for RISC-V, underscoring its commitment to embracing emerging hardware architectures. FreeBSD currently supports the following platforms: * HiFive Unleashed (SiFive FU540) * HiFive Unmatched (SiFive FU740) +* StarFive VisionFive 2 (StarFive JH7110) * Spike * QEMU -More information about the support at the link:https://wiki.freebsd.org/riscv[RISC-V Wiki page]. - -[[proc-powerpc]] -=== PowerPC Architecture Support - -Many PowerPC platforms are supported, including but not limited to: - -* Apple PowerMac G4 and later. -* IBM POWER4 and later using pseries VM platform. -* IBM POWER8 and later bare metal powernv -** Most development done using Raptor TALOS-II -* Embedded NXP QorIQ and PowerQUICC III (MPC85XX, Pxxx) -** Tested on AmigaOne X5000 and AmigaOne A1222 - // The "Supported Devices" section of the release notes. // Generally processor-independent, with conditional text // inclusion handling any architecture-dependent text. @@ -205,13 +233,9 @@ Many PowerPC platforms are supported, including but not limited to: [[support]] == Supported Devices -This section describes the devices currently known to be supported by FreeBSD. -Other configurations may also work, but simply have not been tested yet. -Feedback, updates, and corrections to this list are encouraged. - -Where possible, the drivers applicable to each device or class of devices is listed. +This section describes the devices currently known to be supported by each device driver in FreeBSD. If the driver in question has a manual page in the FreeBSD base distribution (most should), it is referenced here. -Information on specific models of supported devices, controllers, etc. can be found in the manual pages. +Information on usage, configuration, and specific models of supported devices, controllers, etc. can be found in the manual pages. [NOTE] ==== @@ -226,38 +250,24 @@ This means that some devices, which are supported by multiple drivers, may appea &hwlist.aacraid; -&hwlist.adv; - -&hwlist.adw; - -&hwlist.aha; - &hwlist.ahc; &hwlist.ahci; &hwlist.ahd; -&hwlist.amr; - &hwlist.arcmsr; &hwlist.ata; -&hwlist.bt; - &hwlist.ciss; -&hwlist.dpt; - [NOTE] ==== [amd64, i386] Booting from these controllers is supported. EISA adapters are not supported. ==== -&hwlist.esp; - &hwlist.hpt27xx; &hwlist.hptiop; @@ -270,8 +280,6 @@ EISA adapters are not supported. &hwlist.ida; -&hwlist.iir; - &hwlist.ips; &hwlist.isci; @@ -288,7 +296,7 @@ EISA adapters are not supported. EISA adapters are not supported. ==== -&hwlist.mly; +&hwlist.mmcsd; &hwlist.mpi3mr; @@ -302,11 +310,7 @@ EISA adapters are not supported. &hwlist.mvs; -&hwlist.ncr; - -&hwlist.ncv; - -&hwlist.nsp; +&hwlist.nda; &hwlist.ocs_fc; @@ -314,24 +318,18 @@ EISA adapters are not supported. &hwlist.pst; +&hwlist.sdhci; + &hwlist.siis; &hwlist.smartpqi; -&hwlist.stg; - &hwlist.sym; -&hwlist.trm; - -&hwlist.twa; - &hwlist.tws; &hwlist.ufshci; -&hwlist.vpo; - With all supported SCSI controllers, full support is provided for SCSI-I, SCSI-II, and SCSI-III peripherals, including hard disks, optical disks, tape drives (including DAT, 8mm Exabyte, Mammoth, and DLT), medium changers, processor target devices and CD-ROM drives. WORM devices that support CD-ROM commands are supported for read-only access by the CD-ROM drivers (such as man:cd[4]). WORM/CD-R/CD-RW writing support is provided by man:cdrecord[1], which is a part of the package:sysutils/cdrtools[] port in the Ports Collection. @@ -352,17 +350,15 @@ The following CD-ROM type systems are supported at this time: &hwlist.ale; -&hwlist.altera_atse; - &hwlist.aue; &hwlist.axe; -ASIX Electronics AX88178A/AX88179 USB Gigabit Ethernet adapters (man:axge[4] driver) +&hwlist.axge; &hwlist.bce; -[amd64, i386] Broadcom BCM4401 based Fast Ethernet adapters (man:bfe[4] driver) +The man:bfe[4] driver supports Broadcom BCM4401-based Fast Ethernet devices. &hwlist.bge; @@ -384,21 +380,17 @@ ASIX Electronics AX88178A/AX88179 USB Gigabit Ethernet adapters (man:axge[4] dri &hwlist.dc; -&hwlist.de; - &hwlist.man4.powerpc/dtsec; -&hwlist.ed; - &hwlist.em; -FreeBSD kernel driver for Elastic Network Adapter (ENA) family (man:ena[4] driver) +The man:ena[4] driver supports the AWS EC2 Elastic Network Adapter. &hwlist.enic; &hwlist.man4.i386/ep; -Agere ET1310 Gigabit Ethernet adapters (man:et[4] driver) +&hwlist.et; &hwlist.man4.i386/ex; @@ -529,7 +521,7 @@ The man:gve[4] driver supports the Google Cloud Compute Engine (GCE) Virtual NIC The man:adm6996fc[4] driver supports the Infineon ADM6996FC Fast Ethernet switch controller. -&hwlist.ar40xx; +&hwlist.man4.arm/ar40xx; &hwlist.arswitch; @@ -659,8 +651,6 @@ Marvell 88W8363 IEEE 802.11n wireless network adapters (man:mwl[4] driver) [[sound]] === Sound Devices -&hwlist.snd_ad1816; - &hwlist.snd_als4000; &hwlist.snd_atiixp; @@ -671,8 +661,6 @@ Marvell 88W8363 IEEE 802.11n wireless network adapters (man:mwl[4] driver) &hwlist.snd_csa; -&hwlist.snd_ds1; - &hwlist.snd_emu10k1; &hwlist.snd_emu10kx; @@ -683,28 +671,18 @@ Marvell 88W8363 IEEE 802.11n wireless network adapters (man:mwl[4] driver) &hwlist.snd_es137x; -&hwlist.snd_ess; - &hwlist.snd_fm801; -&hwlist.snd_gusc; - &hwlist.snd_hda; &hwlist.snd_hdspe; &hwlist.snd_ich; -&hwlist.snd_maestro; - &hwlist.snd_maestro3; -&hwlist.snd_mss; - &hwlist.snd_neomagic; -&hwlist.snd_sbc; - &hwlist.snd_solo; &hwlist.snd_spicds; @@ -719,13 +697,6 @@ Marvell 88W8363 IEEE 802.11n wireless network adapters (man:mwl[4] driver) &hwlist.snd_vibes; -[[camera]] -=== Camera and Video Capture Devices - -&hwlist.bktr; - -[i386] Connectix QuickCam - [[usb]] === USB Devices @@ -743,8 +714,6 @@ USB network interfaces can be found in <<ethernet,Ethernet Interfaces>> or <<wla USB serial interfaces can be found in <<serial,Serial Interfaces>>. ==== -Altera University Program Secure Data Card IP Core (man:altera_sdcard[4] driver) - &hwlist.atp; &hwlist.atopcase; @@ -755,6 +724,8 @@ Altera University Program Secure Data Card IP Core (man:altera_sdcard[4] driver) &hwlist.man4.powerpc/ams; +The man:ehci[4] driver supports USB 2.0 controllers implementing the Enhanced Host Controller Interface standard. + &hwlist.ohci; &hwlist.ugold; @@ -763,7 +734,7 @@ Altera University Program Secure Data Card IP Core (man:altera_sdcard[4] driver) &hwlist.uipaq; -[amd64, i386] USB 2.0 controllers using the EHCI interface (man:ehci[4] driver) +&hwlist.umass; [amd64, i386] Hubs @@ -799,8 +770,6 @@ Altera University Program Secure Data Card IP Core (man:altera_sdcard[4] driver) [[bluetooth]] === Bluetooth Devices -&hwlist.ng_bt3c; - &hwlist.ng_ubt; [[crypto-accel]] @@ -895,8 +864,6 @@ Information regarding specific video cards and compatibility with Xorg can be fo &hwlist.ow_temp; -&hwlist.sdhci; - &hwlist.superio; &hwlist.u2f; |