StarFive VisionFive 2¶
StarFive VisionFive 2 pairs the StarFive JH7110 SoC with the REG Linux stack for a polished retro console. pairs the StarFive JH7110 SoC with the REG Linux stack for a polished retro console.
Quick facts¶
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Manufacturer: Starfive
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SoC: StarFive JH7110
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Maintained on the REG Linux download channel
Specs¶
| Property | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Manufacturer | Starfive |
| SoC | StarFive JH7110 |
| Image availability | Download the latest build from the REG Linux downloads hub (Starfive section). |
Installation notes¶
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Grab the image. Download the latest StarFive VisionFive 2 build from the downloads page or the official board entry .
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Flash to storage. Use balenaEtcher, Raspberry Pi Imager, or
ddto write the image to an SD card or SSD. Make sure to verify the checksum before booting. -
First boot setup. Insert the media into your StarFive VisionFive 2, power on, and let REG Linux expand the filesystem. Pair controllers inside EmulationStation once prompted.
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Troubleshoot with rescue tools. REG Linux ships with an immutable base and rescue partition—if something breaks, reboot into rescue or reflash without touching your ROMs.
Resources¶
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REG Linux download page: https://reglinux.org/download/starfive-visionfive-2/
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Official REG Linux board page: https://reglinux.org/board/starfive-visionfive-2