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+memboot
+=======
+
+This is a small utility designed to be run on the ASPEED BMC used in
+some OpenPower systems. It allows you to boot the P8 host from the
+main system memory of the BMC rather than from the flash memory.
+
+This is mainly useful for firmware development as it makes it possible
+to try new firmware images without first having to write the new image
+to flash memory which can be a lengthy process.
+
+Building:
+---------
+
+CC=<arm toolchain> make
+
+Usage:
+-----
+
+./memboot <flash image> - Will cause the P8 host to boot from BMC
+ system memory at next power on.
+
+./memboot - Will boot the system from flash memory at next
+ power on.