Install on Rpi 8GB

ARM General system
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[root@alarm boot]# cat config.txt
# See /boot/overlays/README for all available options

dtoverlay=vc4-kms-v3d
initramfs initramfs-linux.img followkernel
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hello.

i think so pls try

# See /boot/overlays/README for all available options

dtoverlay=vc4-kms-v3d
initramfs initramfs-linux.img followkernel
dtparam=audio=on
# hdmi_group=1
# hdmi-mode=4
disable_overscan=1
[pi4]
#Enable DRM VC4 V3D driver on top of the dispmanx display
dtoverlay=vc4-kms-v3d
# over_voltage=5
# arm_freq=2000
# gpu_freq=750
max_framebuffers=2
gpu-mem=320

if no ? we try one more

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This one i use … if no fan say " icetower " ( # out " over_voltage,arm_freq and gpu_freq " )

# See /boot/overlays/README for all available options


initramfs initramfs-linux.img followkernel
dtparam=audio=on
# hdmi_group=1
# hdmi-mode=4
disable_overscan=1
[pi4]
#Enable DRM VC4 V3D driver on top of the dispmanx display
dtoverlay=vc4-fkms-v3d
 over_voltage=5
 arm_freq=2000
 gpu_freq=750
max_framebuffers=2
gpu-mem=320

so it look ’

#over_voltage=5

# arm_freq=2000

# gpu_freq=750

max_framebuffers=2
gpu-mem=320`

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I just finished installing Archlinux Arm 64 bit on my RPi4 8GB following the above instructions. I even cut / paste the commands from Post #11 in case of a typo. Everything worked as expected.

After the install, I checked /boot/config.txt and it was exactly like your above quote.

I did edit Post #11 a little to maybe make things clearer.

There is little setup, but I do have the USB Keyboard and USB mouse connected to a USB hub. The hub is then plugged into the bottom USB 2 port. All the other connections are pretty much standard.

Be sure to use the git hub image-install script as the script does some extra configuration if I remember correctly.

Feel free to reply with any questions.

Pudge

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strange my need change for display to work … Trust @Pudge he master at pi 4 + more

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The problem before using USB keyboards is the black screen. It show alls the boot text on the screen but then it suddenly does not receive a signal. However, when I did the install w/o the #11 tweaks, that did not happen.

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I think I have it now. If you don’t use post #11, the USB ports don’t work. If you do use post #11 then the screen goes blank after boot. When the boot text is there, then the screen goes blank indicates a video driver problem.

In post #24, I did a fresh install to test the procedure. I did have some video problems when I installed Budgie. The resolutions were acting strange, and a few other things. About a half an hour ago I updated that system. The updates included:
vulkan-headers (1:1.2.179-1 → 1:1.2.180-1)
raspberrypi-bootloader (20210608-1 → 20210615-1)
linux-raspberrypi4 (5.10.43-1 → 5.10.43-2)
vulkan-icd-loader (1.2.177-1 → 1.2.178-1)

After the update, all my video problems were gone. That’s four likely suspects.

Perhaps these updates will fix your problem also?

Pudge

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No luck. Here is the sequence of the commands. Maybe you can spot the problem. Appreciate!

Boot from a stick

git clone https://github.com/endeavouros-arm/image-install.git
cd image-install
sudo ./install-image-V2.X.sh

Insert SD into RPi

sudo nmap -sn 192.168.0.0/24
ssh alarm@192.168.0.110 -p 22 #alarm
su #root
ping -c4 endeavouros.com
pacman-key --init
pacman-key --populate archlinuxarm
pacman -Syu git libnewt wget
pacman -R linux-aarch64 uboot-raspberrypi
pacman -S linux-raspberrypi4
sed -i ‘s/mmcblk1/mmcblk0/’ /etc/fstab
cat /etc/fstab
/dev/mmcblk0p1 /boot vfat defaults 0 0
systemctl reboot

After reboot, the RPi 4 should have the USB keyboard active
lower USB only? use Hub!

!!! no signal to monitor

Log into the RPi 4 as root

ping -c4 endeavouros.com #all of this again?
pacman-key --init
pacman-key --populate archlinuxarm
pacman -Syu git libnewt wget
systemctl reboot

git clone https://github.com/endeavouros-arm/install-script.git
cd install-script
./endeavour-ARM-install-V2.X.sh

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Edited your last post below:

The second time of pacman-key --init and so forth is not necessary. The first time of initiating keys and updates while ssh into the RPi 4 is all that is necessary.

Optional edit mirrorlist instructions

Use vi or nano to edit /etc/pacman.d/mirrorlist.  Change this
## Geo-IP based mirror selection and load balancing
 Server = http://mirror.archlinuxarm.org/$arch/$repo

To this by adding a # in front of Server to comment out that line
## Geo-IP based mirror selection and load balancing
# Server = http://mirror.archlinuxarm.org/$arch/$repo

Then uncomment mirrors close to you by removing the # in front of desired mirror URLs

Optional enable pacman Parallel Downloads

If you wish to enable Parallel Downloads:
 vi /etc/pacman.conf     (remove the # to uncomment the following line)
 # ParallelDownloads = 5

Good Luck.

Pudge

EDIT:
If it still does not work, the only thing I can think of is RPi 4 doesn’t like your monitor. Try a different monitor or a HDMI TV. My RPi 4 is hooked up to a Samsung LED TV.

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Almost there:

A Desktop Operating System with your choice of DE will be installed

DE is not my choice just because I happen to be in Germany right now :slightly_smiling_face: Any ideas how to inform the script on the desired Locale? Thanks.

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DE stands for Desktop Environment.

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Sorry, the DE I was referring to is “with your choice of Desktop Environment will be installed”.

I have not played around with informing the script of a different Locale. To change the Locale after everything is installed and up and running, follow the advice found here.
How to add / set language

Pudge

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The install of the DE (Gnome) went well :slightly_smiling_face: RPi 4 presented itsself with the gdm login prompt on one monitor AOC 22P2DU.

However, I need to get it to work on monitor Asus VX24AH. Fedora and Ubuntu are not having any problems with this one. Here, it shows boot messages but when it gets to the gdm login screen, it receives no signal any more.

I have not been able to find an appropriate overlay setting in /boot/overlays/README. Any ideas?

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Is that Fedora Arm and Ubuntu Arm? If it is Fedora and Ubuntu x86_64 then we are comparing Apples to Oranges.

Running a full blown OS with a Desktop Environment on Arm is still pretty much in the experimental stage. Part of the hazards of being a Pioneer. The biggest speed bump by far is video.

Here is the best info I have found on RPi 4b video settings
Be sure to scroll down to the “HDMI mode options” section. Unless the Asus VX24AH has Composite Video connectors. Composite Video MIGHT be an alternative?

I am guessing that the RPi does not recognize the EDID from the Asus VX24AH monitor. You might have to over ride the EDID and set it up manually in the
/boot/config.txt file. For one TV, I had to add:
hdmi_group=1 (for CEA , the standard typically used by TVs)
hdmi_mode=4 (for 720p 60 Hz)

Worked a treat.
My best advice, for what it is worth, would to be read the link above and start playing with options you think may work. Put on your pioneer hat and have fun! :cowboy_hat_face:

Pudge

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I meant to upload the install “script” that worked for me before I forget in case s.o. would like to have a go at it but just pictures are allowed?

The party is on when the monitor works. I will look into it later. :soon:

P.S. Apples w/ Apples

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The Asus VX24AH has a resolution of 2560x1440 (16:9) @ 60Hz which is not found in the official hdmi_mode list.

Hower, both Fedora 34 ARM, Ubuntu 21.04 ARM support it. They do not tell in /boot/config.txt which mode it is.

Any advice?

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The only thing I can think of would be to try a lower resolution variant of 16:9 such as 1920x1080. It won’t be the native resolution, but it might be work and be acceptable.

Even if it does work but is not really acceptable, it would prove the resolution is the problem.

Pudge

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I tried the lower resolution variant 2/82 and had no success. I also tried the official R-OS for both 32/64 bit which work flawless not having any specific hdmi specified similar to F34 and U2104 i.e. the reason must be in the EndeavourOS/Gnome. That said, it is surprising that all of the other OS support inofficial modes provided that list is up-to-date.

I noticed a hyphen instead of an underscore in config.txt (minor).

I give up :upside_down_face:

See attached the sequence of commands I used that may be helpful to others who do not happen to have a 2K monitor. However, the upload ist not working: you are not authorized… :wink:

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EndeavourOS/Gnome support it on 32bit + 64bit :wink: i on 3440x1440 :innocent:

Screenshot from 2021-06-20 06-34-56
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Finally bought a monitor that works, it is worth it: EndeavourOS/Gnome is as fast as my Laptop. I have never before experienced this. That said, Gnome sometimes freezes requiring a reboot. :cowboy_hat_face:

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