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<h1 id="amd-bc250-documentation">AMD BC250 Documentation<a class="headerlink" href="#amd-bc250-documentation" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h1>
<p>Welcome to the comprehensive documentation for the <strong>AMD BC250</strong> board - a powerful ex-mining board featuring a cut-down PlayStation 5 APU.</p>
<h2 id="what-is-the-bc250">What is the BC250?<a class="headerlink" href="#what-is-the-bc250" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h2>
<p>The AMD BC250 is a compact motherboard built around AMD's "Cyan Skillfish" APU, originally designed for cryptocurrency mining. The community has transformed this hardware into a capable Linux gaming and desktop system.</p>
<h3 id="key-specifications">Key Specifications<a class="headerlink" href="#key-specifications" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h3>
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<li><strong>CPU:</strong> 6x AMD Zen 2 cores @ ~3.5GHz</li>
<li><strong>GPU:</strong> 24 RDNA2 Compute Units (1536 shaders)</li>
<li><strong>Memory:</strong> 16GB GDDR6 shared memory</li>
<li><strong>TDP:</strong> 220W (50W idle - 235W max load)</li>
<li><strong>OS Support:</strong> Linux only (no Windows GPU drivers)</li>
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<p>The BC250 requires <strong>Linux</strong> for GPU functionality. Windows drivers do not support the GPU, making it CPU-only on Windows.</p>
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<p><a href="bios/flashing/"><span class="twemoji"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M13.22 19.03a.75.75 0 0 1 0-1.06L18.19 13H3.75a.75.75 0 0 1 0-1.5h14.44l-4.97-4.97a.749.749 0 0 1 .326-1.275.75.75 0 0 1 .734.215l6.25 6.25a.75.75 0 0 1 0 1.06l-6.25 6.25a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06 0"/></svg></span> BIOS Guide</a></p>
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<p>Game compatibility database, performance tips, benchmarks, and FSR setup.</p>
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<h2 id="critical-requirements">Critical Requirements<a class="headerlink" href="#critical-requirements" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h2>
<p>Before you begin, be aware of these essential requirements:</p>
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<p class="admonition-title">Kernel Version</p>
<p><strong>AVOID Linux kernel 6.15.0-6.15.6 and 6.17.8-6.17.10</strong> - Known to cause GPU driver failures. Use <strong>6.15.7-6.17.7</strong> or <strong>6.17.11+</strong> for best performance, or <strong>6.12.x-6.14.x LTS</strong> for stability.</p>
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<p><strong>Mesa 25.1.3+ minimum</strong>, 25.1.5+ recommended for proper RADV driver support.</p>
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<p class="admonition-title">BIOS Configuration</p>
<p><strong>P3.00 BIOS</strong> with <strong>512MB dynamic VRAM allocation</strong> is the recommended configuration for most use cases.</p>
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<p class="admonition-title">Installation Boot Parameter</p>
<p>Use <code>nomodeset</code> as a kernel boot parameter during OS installation. Remove after drivers are installed.</p>
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<h2 id="recommended-linux-distributions">Recommended Linux Distributions<a class="headerlink" href="#recommended-linux-distributions" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h2>
<p>Based on extensive community testing:</p>
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<li><strong>Fedora 42/43</strong> - Most tested, beginner-friendly, Mesa 25.1+ in repos</li>
<li><strong>Bazzite</strong> - Gaming-focused, works out-of-box</li>
<li><strong>CachyOS</strong> - Best performance for advanced users</li>
<li><strong>Arch Linux</strong> - Maximum control and flexibility</li>
<li><strong>Debian/PikaOS</strong> - Stable with low power consumption</li>
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<h2 id="community">Community<a class="headerlink" href="#community" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h2>
<p>This documentation is built from the collective knowledge of the BC250 community, combining:</p>
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<li><strong>1000+ Discord community members</strong> sharing real-world testing and troubleshooting</li>
<li><strong>100+ verified solutions</strong> for common issues</li>
<li><strong>30+ tested games</strong> with performance data</li>
<li><strong>Multiple distribution-specific setup guides</strong></li>
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<h3 id="contributing">Contributing<a class="headerlink" href="#contributing" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h3>
<p>This documentation is based on community Discord discussions and the <a href="https://github.com/mothenjoyer69/bc250-documentation">BC250 GitHub repository</a>. If you find errors or have improvements, please contribute!</p>
<h2 id="documentation-status">Documentation Status<a class="headerlink" href="#documentation-status" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h2>
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<li><strong>Primary:</strong> BC250 Discord community (9,716 technical messages analyzed)</li>
<li><strong>Secondary:</strong> <a href="https://github.com/mothenjoyer69/bc250-documentation">mothenjoyer69/bc250-documentation</a> - hardware pinouts, specifications</li>
<li><strong>Last Updated:</strong> December 19, 2025</li>
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<h2 id="quick-start-checklist">Quick Start Checklist<a class="headerlink" href="#quick-start-checklist" title="Permanent link">&para;</a></h2>
<p>For those eager to get started, here's a minimal checklist:</p>
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<li class="task-list-item"><label class="task-list-control"><input type="checkbox" disabled/><span class="task-list-indicator"></span></label> Verify you have proper cooling (high static pressure fan recommended)</li>
<li class="task-list-item"><label class="task-list-control"><input type="checkbox" disabled/><span class="task-list-indicator"></span></label> Ensure 300W+ 12V power supply with 8-pin PCIe connector</li>
<li class="task-list-item"><label class="task-list-control"><input type="checkbox" disabled/><span class="task-list-indicator"></span></label> Download Linux distribution ISO (Fedora 43 or Bazzite recommended for beginners)</li>
<li class="task-list-item"><label class="task-list-control"><input type="checkbox" disabled/><span class="task-list-indicator"></span></label> Flash BIOS to P3.00 with 512MB dynamic VRAM allocation</li>
<li class="task-list-item"><label class="task-list-control"><input type="checkbox" disabled/><span class="task-list-indicator"></span></label> Install Linux with <code>nomodeset</code> boot parameter</li>
<li class="task-list-item"><label class="task-list-control"><input type="checkbox" disabled/><span class="task-list-indicator"></span></label> Install Mesa 25.1.5+ and RADV driver</li>
<li class="task-list-item"><label class="task-list-control"><input type="checkbox" disabled/><span class="task-list-indicator"></span></label> Install GPU governor for optimal performance</li>
<li class="task-list-item"><label class="task-list-control"><input type="checkbox" disabled/><span class="task-list-indicator"></span></label> Remove <code>nomodeset</code> from boot parameters</li>
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<p>For detailed step-by-step instructions, see the <a href="getting-started/quick-start/">Quick Start Guide</a>.</p>
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