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Khadas VIM 3L

Khadas VIM 3L pairs the Amlogic S905D3 SoC with the REG Linux stack for a polished retro console. pairs the Amlogic S905D3 SoC with the REG Linux stack for a polished retro console.

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  • Manufacturer: Khadas
  • SoC: Amlogic S905D3
  • Maintained on the REG Linux download channel
Khadas VIM 3L
Khadas VIM 3L running REG Linux.

Hardware specifications

Built for Khadas

REG Linux targets this hardware profile so you can flash and play without manual tweaking.

Manufacturer

Khadas

SoC

Amlogic S905D3

Image availability

Download the latest build from the REG Linux downloads hub (Khadas section).

Install notes

Flash Khadas VIM 3L and boot

Follow the workflow below; the official board page contains any extra quirks for the Amlogic S905D3 platform.

  1. Grab the image. Download the latest Khadas VIM 3L build from the downloads page or the official board entry.
  2. Flash to storage. Use balenaEtcher, Raspberry Pi Imager, or `dd` to write the image to an SD card or SSD. Make sure to verify the checksum before booting.
  3. First boot setup. Insert the media into your Khadas VIM 3L, power on, and let REG Linux expand the filesystem. Pair controllers inside EmulationStation once prompted.
  4. Troubleshoot with rescue tools. REG Linux ships with an immutable base and rescue partition—if something breaks, reboot into rescue or reflash without touching your ROMs.

Board family guidance

Amlogic SoCs

The wiki tracks Amlogic S812 through the latest S9 Gen4 / S905X3 families, covering TV boxes, NanoPi, Khadas, Radxa, Beelink, and HardKernel boards.

SoCs tracked: S812, S905, S905X, S905D, S905Y2, S905Y4, S905 Gen2, S905 Gen3, SM1, S922X, S922X-H, A311D, A311D2, S905D3, S912, S905X3

What to keep in mind

  • S812 and the S905/S905X/S905D lines list Meson/Meson8 clones plus Khadas NanoPi, Libretech, and HardKernel TV boxes that usually require you to adjust DTBs or boot scripts for generic builds.
  • The S905 Gen2 (GXM/G12A) and Gen3 (SM1 / S905X3) sections extend support to Khadas VIM2, Radxa Zero, Banana Pi M5, Khadas VIM3L, HardKernel ODROID C4, and other devices tied to vendor 5.15 kernels.
  • S922X/A311D and A311D2 families cover Khadas VIM3/VIM4, Banana Pi M2S, Beelink GT-King/GT-King Pro, Radxa Zero 2, and the ODROID N2 series, while the S9 Gen4 notes Khadas VIM1S and its bespoke boot scripts.

Learn more

Drill into the wiki board entry for scripts, overlays, and developer reminders.

View wiki guide

Need a refresher?

Cross-check kernel notes, device trees, or wiring tips on the Khadas VIM 3L board page.

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