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Nov 21, 2012 1:54 AM

Sourcery CodeBench Lite 2012.09-64 - Breaks kernel builds

Hi all,

this toolchain is unable to build the linux kernel (i've tried 3.6.6 and 3.7-rc6),

it gives me this error:

 

...

arch/arm/lib/copy_template.S:100: Error: selected processor does not support ARM mode `ldralt ip,[r1],#4'

...

 

The kernel builds fine with the previous release (2012.03) and

with other gcc-4.7 toolchain (ubuntu 12.10 armel-cross).

 

I think it's afflicted by this bug:

http://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=14575

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=869025

 

Do you think there is some hope to have a fixed version?

 

Best regards

Fabio Porcedda

Tags: arm, linux, bug, cross-compiler, codebench
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Jan 16, 2013 1:52 AM in response to: fabio.porcedda
Re: Sourcery CodeBench Lite 2012.09-64 - Breaks kernel builds

Very funny you didn't get any response at all! Eventhough this post have been viewed close to 3000 times!

I have a very similar problem...

 

Some questions for you.

1) What platform / OS are you compiling on?

2) Can you post last few lines using:
           make -w V=1

3) post the content of that file "copy_template.S"

 

Probably you have the wrong -march and SYSROOT combination specified.

-march=... appears several times, and it's **** close to impossible to figure out where they come from.

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Jan 18, 2013 10:15 AM in response to: Eman
Re: Sourcery CodeBench Lite 2012.09-64 - Breaks kernel builds

Hi Eman,

 

1)

Ubuntu 12.10 32bit

I'm building the latest linx kernel version (v3.7.3) without any modification.

 

2)

  /opt/arm-2012.09/bin/arm-none-linux-gnueabi-gcc -Wp,-MD,arch/arm/lib/.clear_user.o.d  -nostdinc -isystem /opt/arm-2012.09/bin/../lib/gcc/arm-none-linux-gnueabi/4.7.2/include -I/extra/git-cache/linux-stable/arch/arm/include -Iarch/arm/include/generated  -Iinclude -I/extra/git-cache/linux-stable/arch/arm/include/uapi -Iarch/arm/include/generated/uapi -I/extra/git-cache/linux-stable/include/uapi -Iinclude/generated/uapi -include /extra/git-cache/linux-stable/include/linux/kconfig.h -D__KERNEL__ -mlittle-endian -Iarch/arm/mach-at91/include  -D__ASSEMBLY__ -mabi=aapcs-linux -mno-thumb-interwork -funwind-tables -marm -D__LINUX_ARM_ARCH__=5 -march=armv5te -mtune=arm9tdmi -include asm/unified.h -msoft-float         -c -o arch/arm/lib/clear_user.o arch/arm/lib/clear_user.S

  /opt/arm-2012.09/bin/arm-none-linux-gnueabi-gcc -Wp,-MD,arch/arm/lib/.clearbit.o.d  -nostdinc -isystem /opt/arm-2012.09/bin/../lib/gcc/arm-none-linux-gnueabi/4.7.2/include -I/extra/git-cache/linux-stable/arch/arm/include -Iarch/arm/include/generated  -Iinclude -I/extra/git-cache/linux-stable/arch/arm/include/uapi -Iarch/arm/include/generated/uapi -I/extra/git-cache/linux-stable/include/uapi -Iinclude/generated/uapi -include /extra/git-cache/linux-stable/include/linux/kconfig.h -D__KERNEL__ -mlittle-endian -Iarch/arm/mach-at91/include  -D__ASSEMBLY__ -mabi=aapcs-linux -mno-thumb-interwork -funwind-tables -marm -D__LINUX_ARM_ARCH__=5 -march=armv5te -mtune=arm9tdmi -include asm/unified.h -msoft-float         -c -o arch/arm/lib/clearbit.o arch/arm/lib/clearbit.S

  /opt/arm-2012.09/bin/arm-none-linux-gnueabi-gcc -Wp,-MD,arch/arm/lib/.copy_from_user.o.d  -nostdinc -isystem /opt/arm-2012.09/bin/../lib/gcc/arm-none-linux-gnueabi/4.7.2/include -I/extra/git-cache/linux-stable/arch/arm/include -Iarch/arm/include/generated  -Iinclude -I/extra/git-cache/linux-stable/arch/arm/include/uapi -Iarch/arm/include/generated/uapi -I/extra/git-cache/linux-stable/include/uapi -Iinclude/generated/uapi -include /extra/git-cache/linux-stable/include/linux/kconfig.h -D__KERNEL__ -mlittle-endian -Iarch/arm/mach-at91/include  -D__ASSEMBLY__ -mabi=aapcs-linux -mno-thumb-interwork -funwind-tables -marm -D__LINUX_ARM_ARCH__=5 -march=armv5te -mtune=arm9tdmi -include asm/unified.h -msoft-float         -c -o arch/arm/lib/copy_from_user.o arch/arm/lib/copy_from_user.S

arch/arm/lib/copy_template.S: Assembler messages:

arch/arm/lib/copy_template.S:100: Error: selected processor does not support ARM mode `ldralt r3,[r1],#4'

arch/arm/lib/copy_template.S:100: Error: selected processor does not support ARM mode `ldralt r4,[r1],#4'

arch/arm/lib/copy_template.S:100: Error: selected processor does not support ARM mode `ldralt r5,[r1],#4'

arch/arm/lib/copy_template.S:100: Error: selected processor does not support ARM mode `ldralt r6,[r1],#4'

arch/arm/lib/copy_template.S:100: Error: selected processor does not support ARM mode `ldralt r7,[r1],#4'

arch/arm/lib/copy_template.S:100: Error: selected processor does not support ARM mode `ldralt r8,[r1],#4'

arch/arm/lib/copy_template.S:100: Error: selected processor does not support ARM mode `ldralt ip,[r1],#4'

arch/arm/lib/copy_template.S:100: Error: selected processor does not support ARM mode `ldralt lr,[r1],#4'

arch/arm/lib/copy_template.S:118: Error: selected processor does not support ARM mode `ldralt r3,[r1],#4'

arch/arm/lib/copy_template.S:119: Error: selected processor does not support ARM mode `ldralt r4,[r1],#4'

arch/arm/lib/copy_template.S:120: Error: selected processor does not support ARM mode `ldralt r5,[r1],#4'

arch/arm/lib/copy_template.S:121: Error: selected processor does not support ARM mode `ldralt r6,[r1],#4'

arch/arm/lib/copy_template.S:122: Error: selected processor does not support ARM mode `ldralt r7,[r1],#4'

arch/arm/lib/copy_template.S:123: Error: selected processor does not support ARM mode `ldralt r8,[r1],#4'

arch/arm/lib/copy_template.S:124: Error: selected processor does not support ARM mode `ldralt lr,[r1],#4'

arch/arm/lib/copy_template.S:173: Error: selected processor does not support ARM mode `ldralt lr,[r1],#4'

arch/arm/lib/copy_template.S:243: Error: selected processor does not support ARM mode `ldralt r4,[r1],#4'

arch/arm/lib/copy_template.S:243: Error: selected processor does not support ARM mode `ldralt r5,[r1],#4'

arch/arm/lib/copy_template.S:243: Error: selected processor does not support ARM mode `ldralt r6,[r1],#4'

arch/arm/lib/copy_template.S:243: Error: selected processor does not support ARM mode `ldralt r7,[r1],#4'

arch/arm/lib/copy_template.S:243: Error: selected processor does not support ARM mode `ldralt r8,[r1],#4'

arch/arm/lib/copy_template.S:243: Error: selected processor does not support ARM mode `ldralt r9,[r1],#4'

arch/arm/lib/copy_template.S:243: Error: selected processor does not support ARM mode `ldralt ip,[r1],#4'

arch/arm/lib/copy_template.S:243: Error: selected processor does not support ARM mode `ldralt lr,[r1],#4'

arch/arm/lib/copy_template.S:243: Error: selected processor does not support ARM mode `ldralt lr,[r1],#4'

arch/arm/lib/copy_template.S:245: Error: selected processor does not support ARM mode `ldralt r4,[r1],#4'

arch/arm/lib/copy_template.S:245: Error: selected processor does not support ARM mode `ldralt r5,[r1],#4'

arch/arm/lib/copy_template.S:245: Error: selected processor does not support ARM mode `ldralt r6,[r1],#4'

arch/arm/lib/copy_template.S:245: Error: selected processor does not support ARM mode `ldralt r7,[r1],#4'

arch/arm/lib/copy_template.S:245: Error: selected processor does not support ARM mode `ldralt r8,[r1],#4'

arch/arm/lib/copy_template.S:245: Error: selected processor does not support ARM mode `ldralt r9,[r1],#4'

arch/arm/lib/copy_template.S:245: Error: selected processor does not support ARM mode `ldralt ip,[r1],#4'

arch/arm/lib/copy_template.S:245: Error: selected processor does not support ARM mode `ldralt lr,[r1],#4'

arch/arm/lib/copy_template.S:245: Error: selected processor does not support ARM mode `ldralt lr,[r1],#4'

arch/arm/lib/copy_template.S:247: Error: selected processor does not support ARM mode `ldralt r4,[r1],#4'

arch/arm/lib/copy_template.S:247: Error: selected processor does not support ARM mode `ldralt r5,[r1],#4'

arch/arm/lib/copy_template.S:247: Error: selected processor does not support ARM mode `ldralt r6,[r1],#4'

arch/arm/lib/copy_template.S:247: Error: selected processor does not support ARM mode `ldralt r7,[r1],#4'

arch/arm/lib/copy_template.S:247: Error: selected processor does not support ARM mode `ldralt r8,[r1],#4'

arch/arm/lib/copy_template.S:247: Error: selected processor does not support ARM mode `ldralt r9,[r1],#4'

arch/arm/lib/copy_template.S:247: Error: selected processor does not support ARM mode `ldralt ip,[r1],#4'

arch/arm/lib/copy_template.S:247: Error: selected processor does not support ARM mode `ldralt lr,[r1],#4'

arch/arm/lib/copy_template.S:247: Error: selected processor does not support ARM mode `ldralt lr,[r1],#4'

make[1]: *** [arch/arm/lib/copy_from_user.o] Error 1

make: *** [arch/arm/lib] Error 2

make: Leaving directory `/extra/git-cache/linux-stable'

 

3)

The arch/arm/lib/copy_template.S file is original, without any modification:

http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/stable/linux-stable.git;a=blob;f=arch/arm/lib/copy_template.S;h=805e3f8fb00786f00f62820c57b02852ad043aaa;hb=HEAD

 

Bear in mind that i use only default source code and default options, i didn't choose -march or SYSROOT.

The same linux kernel builds fine using other gcc4.7 arm toolchains:

- Ubuntu 12.10 - gcc-4.7-arm-linux-gnueabi (gcc-4.7.2 binutils-2.22.90.20120919)

- Buildroot 2013.02-snapshot: internal toolchain (gcc-4.7 binutils-2.23.1)

 

I think that the problem is relase to the binutils version used: 2.23.51.20120829 that is affected by this bug:

http://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=14575

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Apr 1, 2013 2:17 PM in response to: fabio.porcedda
Re: Sourcery CodeBench Lite 2012.09-64 - Breaks kernel builds

The problem is that the crappy freebie compiler (CodeBench Lite) doesn't supply the correct GLIBC libraries

that are needed to fully support the combination of: "-march=armv5te -mtune=arm9tdmi" or whatever "-mcpu="

you have. In my case, and also probably in yours,  we need "-march=armv7-a". This is only available in their

most expensive version.

 

This is a really dumb and counterproductive marketing failure. If they think that we will buy their expensive product

after seeing their lack of support or interest in getting even the most simple problems resolved,  I seriously doubt

they'll be able to offer much more for a fully paid version. Not understanding that ignoring simple questions here, will

undoubtedly create more work for their fully supported packages.

 

So my only suggestion at this point, is to stay away from Mentor Graphics products

altogether. They create more headaches for beginners, than just compiling your own toolchain.

 

After all, it only took me 20 minutes to download and compile my own set of binutils (as,ar,ld etc), that replaced the

broken ones supplied in the CB Lite edition. Suddenly things started working!

 

Good Luck!

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Jan 21, 2013 10:51 AM in response to: fabio.porcedda
Re: Sourcery CodeBench Lite 2012.09-64 - Breaks kernel builds

Fabio: You may well have an issue with the particular version of binutils and that Linux kernel version. Thanks for the write-up. I'm going to ask some people to look into and get back to you.

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Jan 22, 2013 3:24 AM in response to: brad_dixon
Re: Sourcery CodeBench Lite 2012.09-64 - Breaks kernel builds

Hi brad_dixton,

 

Thanks for looking in the problem.

 

I've used the at91_dt_defconfig, but the same problem appens using versatile_defconfig and kirkwood_defconfig.

 

This problem block the use of this toolchain for linux development.

As example we can't use this version in the buildroot project.

The latest version used arm codebench toolchain is the 2012.03.

At least until this problem is fixed.

 

Best regards

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Jan 28, 2013 5:21 AM in response to: brad_dixon
Re: Sourcery CodeBench Lite 2012.09-64 - Breaks kernel builds

As Eman said, yes, its definetly a "bug". We snapped our binutils just prior to this patch getting mainlined so we don't have it in these Lite builds.

 

We update Lite periodically based on sponsor requirements and when a new version is published you'll be able to grab it on the Sourcery Portal.

 

B

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Jan 24, 2013 9:05 AM in response to: fabio.porcedda
Re: Sourcery CodeBench Lite 2012.09-64 - Breaks kernel builds

Definitely a binutils (gas) problem as described HERE:

(The assembler is confusing two different instructions.)

Recompile your own binutils and replace the sorcery executable and you will probably be ok.

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Apr 25, 2013 8:02 PM in response to: fabio.porcedda
Re: Sourcery CodeBench Lite 2012.09-64 - Breaks kernel builds

Hi all,

 

I have same issue. How to fix it ?, I am using Ubuntu 13.03. Previous version has this issue ?

 

Thanks

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Apr 25, 2013 9:54 PM in response to: Thang.Le
Re: Sourcery CodeBench Lite 2012.09-64 - Breaks kernel builds

thangvl2a ha scritto:

 

Hi all,

 

I have same issue. How to fix it ?, I am using Ubuntu 13.03. Previous version has this issue ?

 

Thanks

The 2012.03 version works fine for me.

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Apr 25, 2013 10:40 PM in response to: fabio.porcedda
Re: Sourcery CodeBench Lite 2012.09-64 - Breaks kernel builds

Thanks Fabio Porcedda,

 

I will try to back to this old version. Hope Mentor will fix it soon. This is a very basic error, it should not happen because before delevery a new version, at least they need to check it.

 

@Fabio Porcedda: did you try GCC for ARM, how about it ?

 

Regards

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May 3, 2013 12:21 AM in response to: Thang.Le
Re: Sourcery CodeBench Lite 2012.09-64 - Breaks kernel builds

Thang.Le wrote:

 

Thanks Fabio Porcedda,

 

I will try to back to this old version. Hope Mentor will fix it soon. This is a very basic error, it should not happen because before delevery a new version, at least they need to check it.

 

@Fabio Porcedda: did you try GCC for ARM, how about it ?

 

Regards

What do you mean with "GCC for ARM"?

 

I have used successfully the gcc arm toolchain package provided with ubuntu distrubution and fedora distribution,

and the toolchain built from source by buildroot.

 

Regards

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May 3, 2013 8:23 AM in response to: fabio.porcedda
Re: Sourcery CodeBench Lite 2012.09-64 - Breaks kernel builds

Hi

I mean GNUARM. It's different with Sourcery CodeBench Lite ?

 

Regards

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May 9, 2013 2:19 AM in response to: fabio.porcedda
Re: Sourcery CodeBench Lite 2012.09-64 - Breaks kernel builds

The latest version, Sourcery CodeBench Lite 2013.05  seems to work fine.

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May 11, 2013 8:46 PM in response to: fabio.porcedda
Re: Sourcery CodeBench Lite 2012.09-64 - Breaks kernel builds

Hi,

Tried with 2013.05. still have few issues when buiding kernel. However, this may be issues from GCC

 

arch/arm/boot/compressed/head.S:565: Warning: (null)
arch/arm/boot/compressed/head.S:676: Warning: (null)
arch/arm/boot/compressed/head.S:698: Warning: (null)

 

 

regards

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