Fixing is on the way https://github.com/armbian/build/pull/9908, after merging, i generate new images.

I found information indicating that the 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB RAM versions use different DRAM memory chips, which appears to cause incorrect startup settings on the 1GB version. Details can be found here: https://luotianyi.vc/8777.html I therefore decided to return the board and wait until the 2GB or 4GB versions become available again. Rolf

I fried SOIC-8 IC (Probably power management) on H96 Max X2 PCB (I-BOX TV) by applying 12V If anyone (@Thang?) has a board like that, please take a close up of that chip on the back side. I might be able to source it and replace it. Original related topic by Thang is here. BTW, there is native console available on pretty much all Armbian boards, that lets you see linux messages before they appear on the HDMI port. It helps to understand the bootloader sequence, u-boot sequence and gives you root access.

I'm flashing the image to a microSD card using Armbiam Imager doesn't boot: works OK:

my model without emmc (3 ram + 0 emmc). Could that be the reason? I apologize for the misinformation; I checked my board, and the revision number isn't listed there either.