(ARCHIVED) Ubuntu Xenial Image (BSP Kernel)

[Luke]

I think I may have some further insight. I tried arch and remix os today and same thing happens with the ethernet cable connected. It looks like other people with 2GB boards are having the same problem (e.g. look here: http://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=488).

[edit] plugging in the ethernet after booting up remix os causes an instant crash followed by endless bootloop
[edit 2] just tried arch - the exact thing happens as with Ubuntu

Yeah, I tried arch last night as well - the same issue happens. My model is the 2gb model. Haven't tried Remix though. I haven't experienced a boot loop in Ubuntu or Arch though - the kernel just oops and sits there (I cant type in the terminal) -> which i think is the kernel panicking.

Starting to wonder... They had supply issues with the Ethernet IC I think they said after the quake in Taiwan. I wonder if they got ahold of a bunch of counterfeit or B grade chips while trying to fill their supply lines once again. I'd sure like to know if they boot tested these boards with anything.

Dont think its a problem with the IC (although my knowledge on this subject matter is limited). What I do know for sure, however, is that they have not boot tested the 2gb boards because with the ethernet cable connected nothing works. Kind of hard to overlook such an issue wouldn't you say   I hope this gets solved soon ...