go armbian-config - Wait warning message "The current OS (bookworm) is not a officially supported distro!" - Kernel - KER001 Use alternative kernels - Would you like to continue? <Yes> - Show only mainstream kernels on the list? <No> And there the list: then choose "linux-image-edge-sunxi64=25.8.1 v6.15.4 " mainstream kernels: linux-image-current-sunxi64/bookworm 25.8.2 arm64 Armbian Linux current kernel image 6.12.47-current-sunxi64 linux-image-edge-sunxi64/now 26.02.0-trunk arm64 [installed,local] Armbian Linux edge kernel image 6.16.8-edge-sunxi64 linux-image-legacy-sunxi64/bookworm 25.8.2 arm64 Armbian Linux legacy kernel image 6.6.75-legacy-sunxi64 6.16.8: 6.15.4: In the working kernel 6.15.4, the following audio-related modules are loaded: snd_soc_sunxi_machine, snd_soc_sunxi_ahub, snd_soc_sunxi_ahub_dam In the broken kernel 6.16.8, these three modules are completely missing. Only the generic snd_soc_hdmi_codec is present, but it doesn't seem to bind to the hardware correctly without the sunxi-specific modules. I don't know how, but there the list in 6.16.8: tried to activate all dtbs in armbian-config - DTO001 - Manage device tree overlays noghing happend

Well, that makes me wonder how you were able to verify successful flashing with the broken adapters as you were upset we even dared to ask if you did... Maybe reconsider your tone for next time? As it seems the initial request to make sure you had no issues with your storage - one way or the other - were in fact helpful and spot on...

I don't even think this has anything to do with Armbian / Debian / Ubuntu. It's simply someone mucking around too much for their own good and frankly being arrogant about it. Until I see the problem reproduced in a stock setup this is simply PEBKAC as far as I can tell. I mean, for anyone actually willing to read, it's right there: Nov 24 13:06:57 lab systemd-timesyncd[1185]: Network configuration changed, trying to establish connection. systemd is essentially a monolith, you don't really get to pick and choose for all intends and practical purposes. The choice @Quantum needs to make is whether he wants to have something that works or whether he prefers to be high-and-mighty and run around being condescending to those whose work he uses without paying a dime all the while making outlandish claims. This is a non-issue.

Hi Installed Armbian_25.11.1_Rock-5c_trixie_current_6.12.58_minimal.img and one of the USB-3 port, the top one, doesn't work. No reaction when inserting something, nothing in /var/log/syslog. The same with Armbian_25.11.1_Rock-5c_noble_current_6.12.58_minimal.img The Armbian_25.11.1_Rock-5c_trixie_vendor_6.1.115_minimal.img however is OK. What could be the cause of this problem? Thanks and regards, Chris

Hi I have a Rock5c with a Penta SATA hat and it works OK. It is the only (?) way of having several disk connected to Rock5c. Note, it cannot boot of the disks on the hat. Have two SSDs and mirrored ZFS pool. No problems at all. Setting it up to act as Frigate server. The fifth SATA, in fact e-SATA connector comes very handy to connect a large disc for constant recording. You may also consider Odroid HC4. I think it's the cheapest solution and it's fan is negligible 🙂 Have three of them, acting as mail/backup/HomeAssistant servers. Had in the past some problems with USB but recent kernels are OK. Hope it helps.