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 And see [[choose_a_board|How to choose a board]].
-Finally, if you are looking to purchase a new board, the best is fist to check the available emulators for each of them [[https://batocera.org/compatibility|on the compatibility matrix]].
+Finally, if you are looking to purchase a new board, the best is fist to check the available emulators for each of them [[https://batocera.org/compatibility.php|on the compatibility matrix]].
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 To change resolution, edit /boot/extlinux/extlinux.conf.
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+====Amlogic S905 based TV Boxes====
+== Description ==
+Amlogic GXBB/GXL family boxes featuring Quad Core 64bit Cortex-A53 cpu and MALI-450 GPU.
+Support available in Batocera.linux **30.0** with mainline linux kernel.
+For compatibility information, check https://batocera.org/compatibility .
+== Tested Devices ==
+There are a wide range of devices available on the market with various wifi/lan/bt chipsets.
+If you have tested a device please report back the results on Discord.
+The following devices are tested:
+^ Model/Make     ^ LAN    ^ Wifi  ^ Bluetooth          ^ Tested DTB                ^
+| Tanix TX3 Max  | Works  | Works | N/A (use a dongle) |meson-gxl-s905x-p212.dtb   |
+== Limitations ==
+At the time of writing:
+  * Video splash is disabled
+  * Shutdown may not work (reboots the system)
+  * If your bluetooth or wifi is not working you can add a compatible dongle. [[hardware:compatible_dongle_list|Compatible Dongles list]]
+== Needed Accessories ==
+  * SD Card or USB stick
+== Suggestions ==
+You have to use a device specific .dtb in the FDT section of **uEnv.txt** file which is located on the root of your SD card.\\
+There are some dtb-s included in /boot, so if one does not work it is safe to try out another.\\
+On the first boot you may have to keep pressing the reset for a few seconds. It is usually located under a small hole on the bottom of the box, or inside of the 3.5 audio jack connector. In this case you can use a toothpick to press the button.\\
+Please do not use dtb-s from other sources (older Batocera.linux versions or from other distributions) as they will not work.
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+====Amlogic S905X3 based TV Boxes====
+**THIS ARTICLE IS WIP!**
+== Description ==
+Amlogic SM1 family boxes featuring Quad Core 64bit Cortex-A55 cpu and MALI-G31 GPU.
+Support will be available in Batocera.linux **31.0**.
+<WRAP center round important 70%>
+There is a kernel/u-boot bug that may cause strange colors. There is no fix for that yet but for a workaround do the following:\\
+Depending on the media you should copy the u-boot.sd or u-boot.usb file to uboot.ext and reboot.
+</WRAP>
+== Tested Devices ==
+There are a wide range of s905x3 based devices are available on the market with various wifi/lan/bt chipsets.
+If you have tested a device please report back the results on Discord.
+HK1BOX / VONATAR x3 / H96 max devices known to be the same and know to be work so this is a recommended one to start to play with.
+The following devices are tested:
+^ Model/Make        ^ LAN    ^ Wifi   ^ Bluetooth  ^ Tested DTB                ^
+| Vontar X3         | Works  | Works  | Works      | meson-sm1-h96-max.dtb     |
+| X96 Air 4GB/32GB  | Works  | N/A    | N/A        | meson-sm1-x96-air-4g.dtb  |
+== Limitations ==
+At the time of writing:
+  * Shutdown/reboot may not work
+== Needed Accessories ==
+  * SD Card or USB stick
+== Suggestions ==
+You have to use a device specific .dtb in the FDT section of **uEnv.txt** file which is located on the root of your SD card.\\
+There are some dtb-s included in /boot, so if one does not work it is safe to try out another.\\
+On the first boot you may have to keep pressing the reset for a few seconds. It is usually located under a small hole on the bottom of the box, or inside of the 3.5 audio jack connector. In this case you can use a toothpick to press the button.\\
+Please do not use dtb-s from other sources as they will not work.
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