Milk-V Mars¶
Milk-V Mars pairs the StarFive JH7110 SoC with the REG Linux stack for a polished retro console. pairs the StarFive JH7110 SoC with the REG Linux stack for a polished retro console.
Quick facts¶
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Manufacturer: Milk-V
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SoC: StarFive JH7110
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Maintained on the REG Linux download channel
Specs¶
| Property | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Manufacturer | Milk-V |
| SoC | StarFive JH7110 |
| Image availability | Download the latest build from the REG Linux downloads hub (Milk-V section). |
Hardware¶
| SoC | CPU | GPU |
|---|---|---|
| StarFive JH7110 | SiFive U74 (Quad-core) | Imagination BXE-4-32 |
| RAM | Storage | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|
| Varies by board | Varies by board | Varies by board |
Software¶
| Kernel | GPU drivers | Compositor | Interface |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | PowerVR (Mesa) | Device-specific | REG-ES |
Installation notes¶
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Grab the image. Download the latest Milk-V Mars build from the downloads page or the official board entry .
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Flash to storage. Use balenaEtcher, Raspberry Pi Imager, or
ddto write the image to an SD card or SSD. Make sure to verify the checksum before booting. -
First boot setup. Insert the media into your Milk-V Mars, power on, and let REG Linux expand the filesystem. Pair controllers inside EmulationStation once prompted.
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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.
Resources¶
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REG Linux download page: https://reglinux.org/download/milk-v-mars/
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Official REG Linux board page: https://reglinux.org/board/milk-v-mars