Introduce ROCK 5B - ARM Desktop level SBC

  1. Will the board support connectin the LiPo backup batteries? This will be useful for short-term operation and correct shutdown in case of mains loss.

It’s possible to power from the GPIO header +5V

  1. Will SPL(uboot?) support nvme boot from release or should we wait (as it was with RPI CM4, not a fan of it…)?

This will be supported later in u-boot. We have on board SPI Flash

  1. And the cooling fan? Will the board have the ability to connect and programmatically control the fan?

There is a fan header on the board, PWM control is supported, but not linear control nor speed read.

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