diff --git a/board/BuS/EB+MCF-EV123/u-boot.lds b/board/BuS/EB+MCF-EV123/u-boot.lds
index ac53245..4291d96 100644
--- a/board/BuS/EB+MCF-EV123/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/BuS/EB+MCF-EV123/u-boot.lds
@@ -126,7 +126,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    _sbss = .;
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
diff --git a/board/LEOX/elpt860/u-boot.lds b/board/LEOX/elpt860/u-boot.lds
index 214752d..ef662fa 100644
--- a/board/LEOX/elpt860/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/LEOX/elpt860/u-boot.lds
@@ -142,7 +142,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/MAI/AmigaOneG3SE/u-boot.lds b/board/MAI/AmigaOneG3SE/u-boot.lds
index b36b3cb..3b18009 100644
--- a/board/MAI/AmigaOneG3SE/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/MAI/AmigaOneG3SE/u-boot.lds
@@ -128,7 +128,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/Marvell/db64360/u-boot.lds b/board/Marvell/db64360/u-boot.lds
index d89eb6c..0f9a157 100644
--- a/board/Marvell/db64360/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/Marvell/db64360/u-boot.lds
@@ -126,7 +126,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/Marvell/db64460/u-boot.lds b/board/Marvell/db64460/u-boot.lds
index d89eb6c..0f9a157 100644
--- a/board/Marvell/db64460/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/Marvell/db64460/u-boot.lds
@@ -126,7 +126,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/RPXClassic/u-boot.lds b/board/RPXClassic/u-boot.lds
index 049f990..618a10c 100644
--- a/board/RPXClassic/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/RPXClassic/u-boot.lds
@@ -130,7 +130,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/RPXlite/u-boot.lds b/board/RPXlite/u-boot.lds
index 049f990..618a10c 100644
--- a/board/RPXlite/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/RPXlite/u-boot.lds
@@ -130,7 +130,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/RPXlite_dw/u-boot.lds b/board/RPXlite_dw/u-boot.lds
index a9c88f6..f6cc94c 100644
--- a/board/RPXlite_dw/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/RPXlite_dw/u-boot.lds
@@ -130,7 +130,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/RRvision/u-boot.lds b/board/RRvision/u-boot.lds
index 1d6288f..7aad803 100644
--- a/board/RRvision/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/RRvision/u-boot.lds
@@ -132,7 +132,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/adder/u-boot.lds b/board/adder/u-boot.lds
index 66c3246..f0d7567 100644
--- a/board/adder/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/adder/u-boot.lds
@@ -112,7 +112,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/ads5121/u-boot.lds b/board/ads5121/u-boot.lds
index 038d849..1418952 100644
--- a/board/ads5121/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/ads5121/u-boot.lds
@@ -109,7 +109,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/adsvix/u-boot.lds b/board/adsvix/u-boot.lds
index f010239..14d264a 100644
--- a/board/adsvix/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/adsvix/u-boot.lds
@@ -51,6 +51,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/altera/dk1c20/u-boot.lds b/board/altera/dk1c20/u-boot.lds
index 8b01f45..be77952 100644
--- a/board/altera/dk1c20/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/altera/dk1c20/u-boot.lds
@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	__bss_start = .;
 	. = ALIGN(4);
-	.bss :
+	.bss (NOLOAD) :
 	{
 		*(.bss)
 	}
diff --git a/board/altera/dk1s10/u-boot.lds b/board/altera/dk1s10/u-boot.lds
index 8b01f45..be77952 100644
--- a/board/altera/dk1s10/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/altera/dk1s10/u-boot.lds
@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	__bss_start = .;
 	. = ALIGN(4);
-	.bss :
+	.bss (NOLOAD) :
 	{
 		*(.bss)
 	}
diff --git a/board/altera/ep1c20/u-boot.lds b/board/altera/ep1c20/u-boot.lds
index b99b82c..73dfe9d 100644
--- a/board/altera/ep1c20/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/altera/ep1c20/u-boot.lds
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ SECTIONS
 	 * bss follows. We keep it adjacent to simplify init code.
 	 */
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.sbss :
+	.sbss (NOLOAD) :
 	{
 	  *(.sbss)
 	  *(.sbss.*)
@@ -95,7 +95,7 @@ SECTIONS
 	  *(.scommon)
 	}
 	. = ALIGN(4);
-	.bss :
+	.bss (NOLOAD) :
 	{
 	  *(.bss)
 	  *(.bss.*)
diff --git a/board/altera/ep1s10/u-boot.lds b/board/altera/ep1s10/u-boot.lds
index b99b82c..73dfe9d 100644
--- a/board/altera/ep1s10/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/altera/ep1s10/u-boot.lds
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ SECTIONS
 	 * bss follows. We keep it adjacent to simplify init code.
 	 */
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.sbss :
+	.sbss (NOLOAD) :
 	{
 	  *(.sbss)
 	  *(.sbss.*)
@@ -95,7 +95,7 @@ SECTIONS
 	  *(.scommon)
 	}
 	. = ALIGN(4);
-	.bss :
+	.bss (NOLOAD) :
 	{
 	  *(.bss)
 	  *(.bss.*)
diff --git a/board/altera/ep1s40/u-boot.lds b/board/altera/ep1s40/u-boot.lds
index b99b82c..73dfe9d 100644
--- a/board/altera/ep1s40/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/altera/ep1s40/u-boot.lds
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ SECTIONS
 	 * bss follows. We keep it adjacent to simplify init code.
 	 */
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.sbss :
+	.sbss (NOLOAD) :
 	{
 	  *(.sbss)
 	  *(.sbss.*)
@@ -95,7 +95,7 @@ SECTIONS
 	  *(.scommon)
 	}
 	. = ALIGN(4);
-	.bss :
+	.bss (NOLOAD) :
 	{
 	  *(.bss)
 	  *(.bss.*)
diff --git a/board/amcc/acadia/u-boot-nand.lds b/board/amcc/acadia/u-boot-nand.lds
index a5dae0e..27dfe08 100644
--- a/board/amcc/acadia/u-boot-nand.lds
+++ b/board/amcc/acadia/u-boot-nand.lds
@@ -124,7 +124,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/amcc/acadia/u-boot.lds b/board/amcc/acadia/u-boot.lds
index b08c999..7dd0bb3 100644
--- a/board/amcc/acadia/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/amcc/acadia/u-boot.lds
@@ -125,7 +125,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/amcc/bamboo/u-boot-nand.lds b/board/amcc/bamboo/u-boot-nand.lds
index a5dae0e..27dfe08 100644
--- a/board/amcc/bamboo/u-boot-nand.lds
+++ b/board/amcc/bamboo/u-boot-nand.lds
@@ -124,7 +124,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/amcc/bamboo/u-boot.lds b/board/amcc/bamboo/u-boot.lds
index 0375618..045af28 100644
--- a/board/amcc/bamboo/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/amcc/bamboo/u-boot.lds
@@ -133,7 +133,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/amcc/bubinga/u-boot.lds b/board/amcc/bubinga/u-boot.lds
index b08c999..7dd0bb3 100644
--- a/board/amcc/bubinga/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/amcc/bubinga/u-boot.lds
@@ -125,7 +125,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/amcc/ebony/u-boot.lds b/board/amcc/ebony/u-boot.lds
index e32b030..3a6389c 100644
--- a/board/amcc/ebony/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/amcc/ebony/u-boot.lds
@@ -132,7 +132,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/amcc/katmai/u-boot.lds b/board/amcc/katmai/u-boot.lds
index bf8fc5d..2474146 100644
--- a/board/amcc/katmai/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/amcc/katmai/u-boot.lds
@@ -129,7 +129,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/amcc/kilauea/u-boot-nand.lds b/board/amcc/kilauea/u-boot-nand.lds
index a5dae0e..27dfe08 100644
--- a/board/amcc/kilauea/u-boot-nand.lds
+++ b/board/amcc/kilauea/u-boot-nand.lds
@@ -124,7 +124,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/amcc/kilauea/u-boot.lds b/board/amcc/kilauea/u-boot.lds
index 390b3f3..1f7653d 100644
--- a/board/amcc/kilauea/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/amcc/kilauea/u-boot.lds
@@ -125,7 +125,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/amcc/luan/u-boot.lds b/board/amcc/luan/u-boot.lds
index 72ce685..00ca84c 100644
--- a/board/amcc/luan/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/amcc/luan/u-boot.lds
@@ -132,7 +132,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/amcc/makalu/u-boot.lds b/board/amcc/makalu/u-boot.lds
index 390b3f3..1f7653d 100644
--- a/board/amcc/makalu/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/amcc/makalu/u-boot.lds
@@ -125,7 +125,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/amcc/ocotea/u-boot.lds b/board/amcc/ocotea/u-boot.lds
index 0daca70..5f0808d 100644
--- a/board/amcc/ocotea/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/amcc/ocotea/u-boot.lds
@@ -132,7 +132,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/amcc/sequoia/u-boot-nand.lds b/board/amcc/sequoia/u-boot-nand.lds
index cf2e2b5..e0b5113 100644
--- a/board/amcc/sequoia/u-boot-nand.lds
+++ b/board/amcc/sequoia/u-boot-nand.lds
@@ -124,7 +124,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/amcc/sequoia/u-boot.lds b/board/amcc/sequoia/u-boot.lds
index a423f98..e140737 100644
--- a/board/amcc/sequoia/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/amcc/sequoia/u-boot.lds
@@ -130,7 +130,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/amcc/taihu/u-boot.lds b/board/amcc/taihu/u-boot.lds
index b08c999..7dd0bb3 100644
--- a/board/amcc/taihu/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/amcc/taihu/u-boot.lds
@@ -125,7 +125,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/amcc/taishan/u-boot.lds b/board/amcc/taishan/u-boot.lds
index b2be352..af4223f 100644
--- a/board/amcc/taishan/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/amcc/taishan/u-boot.lds
@@ -132,7 +132,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/amcc/walnut/u-boot.lds b/board/amcc/walnut/u-boot.lds
index fa75dde..c9a8af8 100644
--- a/board/amcc/walnut/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/amcc/walnut/u-boot.lds
@@ -126,7 +126,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/amcc/yosemite/u-boot.lds b/board/amcc/yosemite/u-boot.lds
index 978319f..855d952 100644
--- a/board/amcc/yosemite/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/amcc/yosemite/u-boot.lds
@@ -132,7 +132,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/amcc/yucca/u-boot.lds b/board/amcc/yucca/u-boot.lds
index c9cf4db..e3e5ce3 100644
--- a/board/amcc/yucca/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/amcc/yucca/u-boot.lds
@@ -132,7 +132,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/amirix/ap1000/u-boot.lds b/board/amirix/ap1000/u-boot.lds
index 3d5b575..208f5dd 100644
--- a/board/amirix/ap1000/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/amirix/ap1000/u-boot.lds
@@ -133,7 +133,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/apollon/u-boot.lds b/board/apollon/u-boot.lds
index c67cd3c..7b29a5b 100644
--- a/board/apollon/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/apollon/u-boot.lds
@@ -58,6 +58,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/armadillo/u-boot.lds b/board/armadillo/u-boot.lds
index 64d946c..418101f 100644
--- a/board/armadillo/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/armadillo/u-boot.lds
@@ -50,6 +50,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/assabet/u-boot.lds b/board/assabet/u-boot.lds
index 7a3a9b8..3f52f04 100644
--- a/board/assabet/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/assabet/u-boot.lds
@@ -53,6 +53,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/at91rm9200dk/u-boot.lds b/board/at91rm9200dk/u-boot.lds
index f4fbf96..14cd228 100644
--- a/board/at91rm9200dk/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/at91rm9200dk/u-boot.lds
@@ -52,6 +52,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/atmel/atstk1000/u-boot.lds b/board/atmel/atstk1000/u-boot.lds
index 34e347a..247812e 100644
--- a/board/atmel/atstk1000/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/atmel/atstk1000/u-boot.lds
@@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ SECTIONS
 	. = ALIGN(8);
 	_edata = .;
 
-	.bss : {
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : {
 		*(.bss)
 		*(.bss.*)
 	}
diff --git a/board/atum8548/u-boot.lds b/board/atum8548/u-boot.lds
index 5c0e8a2..0d1c217 100644
--- a/board/atum8548/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/atum8548/u-boot.lds
@@ -135,7 +135,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/c2mon/u-boot.lds b/board/c2mon/u-boot.lds
index cdf550f..7b86670 100644
--- a/board/c2mon/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/c2mon/u-boot.lds
@@ -129,7 +129,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/cerf250/u-boot.lds b/board/cerf250/u-boot.lds
index f010239..14d264a 100644
--- a/board/cerf250/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/cerf250/u-boot.lds
@@ -51,6 +51,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/cm4008/u-boot.lds b/board/cm4008/u-boot.lds
index ec09fa2..3d38f23 100644
--- a/board/cm4008/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/cm4008/u-boot.lds
@@ -51,6 +51,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/cm41xx/u-boot.lds b/board/cm41xx/u-boot.lds
index ec09fa2..3d38f23 100644
--- a/board/cm41xx/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/cm41xx/u-boot.lds
@@ -51,6 +51,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/cm5200/u-boot.lds b/board/cm5200/u-boot.lds
index 8fa9c0f..703056b 100644
--- a/board/cm5200/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/cm5200/u-boot.lds
@@ -111,7 +111,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/cmc_pu2/u-boot.lds b/board/cmc_pu2/u-boot.lds
index f4fbf96..14cd228 100644
--- a/board/cmc_pu2/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/cmc_pu2/u-boot.lds
@@ -52,6 +52,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/cobra5272/u-boot.lds b/board/cobra5272/u-boot.lds
index 872f094..2267bf8 100644
--- a/board/cobra5272/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/cobra5272/u-boot.lds
@@ -129,7 +129,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    _sbss = .;
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
diff --git a/board/cogent/u-boot.lds b/board/cogent/u-boot.lds
index 5ce2694..e617e90 100644
--- a/board/cogent/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/cogent/u-boot.lds
@@ -117,7 +117,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/cradle/u-boot.lds b/board/cradle/u-boot.lds
index f010239..14d264a 100644
--- a/board/cradle/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/cradle/u-boot.lds
@@ -51,6 +51,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/cray/L1/u-boot.lds b/board/cray/L1/u-boot.lds
index 6d3e171..1c89d41 100644
--- a/board/cray/L1/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/cray/L1/u-boot.lds
@@ -141,7 +141,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/csb226/u-boot.lds b/board/csb226/u-boot.lds
index f010239..14d264a 100644
--- a/board/csb226/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/csb226/u-boot.lds
@@ -51,6 +51,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/csb272/u-boot.lds b/board/csb272/u-boot.lds
index a664d0f..bbc7607 100644
--- a/board/csb272/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/csb272/u-boot.lds
@@ -142,7 +142,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/csb472/u-boot.lds b/board/csb472/u-boot.lds
index 8765016..de8ffa0 100644
--- a/board/csb472/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/csb472/u-boot.lds
@@ -142,7 +142,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/csb637/u-boot.lds b/board/csb637/u-boot.lds
index 76df6b2..3b79776 100644
--- a/board/csb637/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/csb637/u-boot.lds
@@ -51,6 +51,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/dave/B2/u-boot.lds b/board/dave/B2/u-boot.lds
index e10ac43..8c10d47 100644
--- a/board/dave/B2/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/dave/B2/u-boot.lds
@@ -53,6 +53,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/dave/PPChameleonEVB/u-boot.lds b/board/dave/PPChameleonEVB/u-boot.lds
index d40ee62..c437db6 100644
--- a/board/dave/PPChameleonEVB/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/dave/PPChameleonEVB/u-boot.lds
@@ -136,7 +136,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/davinci/dv-evm/u-boot.lds b/board/davinci/dv-evm/u-boot.lds
index 710b2a2..a4fcd1a 100644
--- a/board/davinci/dv-evm/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/davinci/dv-evm/u-boot.lds
@@ -47,6 +47,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/davinci/schmoogie/u-boot.lds b/board/davinci/schmoogie/u-boot.lds
index 710b2a2..a4fcd1a 100644
--- a/board/davinci/schmoogie/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/davinci/schmoogie/u-boot.lds
@@ -47,6 +47,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/davinci/sonata/u-boot.lds b/board/davinci/sonata/u-boot.lds
index 710b2a2..a4fcd1a 100644
--- a/board/davinci/sonata/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/davinci/sonata/u-boot.lds
@@ -47,6 +47,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/dbau1x00/u-boot.lds b/board/dbau1x00/u-boot.lds
index 8618732..1e1c559 100644
--- a/board/dbau1x00/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/dbau1x00/u-boot.lds
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ SECTIONS
 	num_got_entries = (__got_end - __got_start) >> 2;
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
-	.sbss  : { *(.sbss) }
-	.bss  : { *(.bss) }
+	.sbss (NOLOAD)  : { *(.sbss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD)  : { *(.bss) }
 	uboot_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/delta/u-boot.lds b/board/delta/u-boot.lds
index f010239..14d264a 100644
--- a/board/delta/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/delta/u-boot.lds
@@ -51,6 +51,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/dnp1110/u-boot.lds b/board/dnp1110/u-boot.lds
index 258bece..6bd0627 100644
--- a/board/dnp1110/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/dnp1110/u-boot.lds
@@ -51,6 +51,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/eltec/bab7xx/u-boot.lds b/board/eltec/bab7xx/u-boot.lds
index d89eb6c..0f9a157 100644
--- a/board/eltec/bab7xx/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/eltec/bab7xx/u-boot.lds
@@ -126,7 +126,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/eltec/elppc/u-boot.lds b/board/eltec/elppc/u-boot.lds
index d89eb6c..0f9a157 100644
--- a/board/eltec/elppc/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/eltec/elppc/u-boot.lds
@@ -126,7 +126,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/eltec/mhpc/u-boot.lds b/board/eltec/mhpc/u-boot.lds
index 7099fc4..b055c90 100644
--- a/board/eltec/mhpc/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/eltec/mhpc/u-boot.lds
@@ -119,7 +119,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/emk/top860/u-boot.lds b/board/emk/top860/u-boot.lds
index b3747e4..a1678b9 100644
--- a/board/emk/top860/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/emk/top860/u-boot.lds
@@ -119,7 +119,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/ep7312/u-boot.lds b/board/ep7312/u-boot.lds
index 1122d75..4a89ceb 100644
--- a/board/ep7312/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/ep7312/u-boot.lds
@@ -51,6 +51,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/ep88x/u-boot.lds b/board/ep88x/u-boot.lds
index 1d2a7d7..2a763ad 100644
--- a/board/ep88x/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/ep88x/u-boot.lds
@@ -109,7 +109,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/eric/u-boot.lds b/board/eric/u-boot.lds
index de51b3f..06f6524 100644
--- a/board/eric/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/eric/u-boot.lds
@@ -141,7 +141,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/esd/adciop/u-boot.lds b/board/esd/adciop/u-boot.lds
index ef937dd..7fd4fb1 100644
--- a/board/esd/adciop/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/esd/adciop/u-boot.lds
@@ -127,7 +127,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/esd/apc405/u-boot.lds b/board/esd/apc405/u-boot.lds
index 8ba6ad5..9dad748 100644
--- a/board/esd/apc405/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/esd/apc405/u-boot.lds
@@ -138,7 +138,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/esd/ar405/u-boot.lds b/board/esd/ar405/u-boot.lds
index 64293d2..ec1c2a0 100644
--- a/board/esd/ar405/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/esd/ar405/u-boot.lds
@@ -152,7 +152,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/esd/ash405/u-boot.lds b/board/esd/ash405/u-boot.lds
index b49e3ff..bea9524 100644
--- a/board/esd/ash405/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/esd/ash405/u-boot.lds
@@ -137,7 +137,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/esd/canbt/u-boot.lds b/board/esd/canbt/u-boot.lds
index aaaccbe..cf37735 100644
--- a/board/esd/canbt/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/esd/canbt/u-boot.lds
@@ -150,7 +150,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/esd/cms700/u-boot.lds b/board/esd/cms700/u-boot.lds
index 8ba6ad5..9dad748 100644
--- a/board/esd/cms700/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/esd/cms700/u-boot.lds
@@ -138,7 +138,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/esd/cpci2dp/u-boot.lds b/board/esd/cpci2dp/u-boot.lds
index 8ba6ad5..9dad748 100644
--- a/board/esd/cpci2dp/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/esd/cpci2dp/u-boot.lds
@@ -138,7 +138,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/esd/cpci405/u-boot.lds b/board/esd/cpci405/u-boot.lds
index 8ba6ad5..9dad748 100644
--- a/board/esd/cpci405/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/esd/cpci405/u-boot.lds
@@ -138,7 +138,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/esd/cpci750/u-boot.lds b/board/esd/cpci750/u-boot.lds
index d89eb6c..0f9a157 100644
--- a/board/esd/cpci750/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/esd/cpci750/u-boot.lds
@@ -126,7 +126,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/esd/cpciiser4/u-boot.lds b/board/esd/cpciiser4/u-boot.lds
index 8ba6ad5..9dad748 100644
--- a/board/esd/cpciiser4/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/esd/cpciiser4/u-boot.lds
@@ -138,7 +138,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/esd/dasa_sim/u-boot.lds b/board/esd/dasa_sim/u-boot.lds
index 497177d..22d7128 100644
--- a/board/esd/dasa_sim/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/esd/dasa_sim/u-boot.lds
@@ -153,7 +153,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/esd/dp405/u-boot.lds b/board/esd/dp405/u-boot.lds
index 43fe6ca..3f23050 100644
--- a/board/esd/dp405/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/esd/dp405/u-boot.lds
@@ -139,7 +139,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/esd/du405/u-boot.lds b/board/esd/du405/u-boot.lds
index 21c5044..e156202 100644
--- a/board/esd/du405/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/esd/du405/u-boot.lds
@@ -138,7 +138,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/esd/hh405/u-boot.lds b/board/esd/hh405/u-boot.lds
index 8ba6ad5..9dad748 100644
--- a/board/esd/hh405/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/esd/hh405/u-boot.lds
@@ -138,7 +138,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/esd/hub405/u-boot.lds b/board/esd/hub405/u-boot.lds
index 852e9ed..193e8b2 100644
--- a/board/esd/hub405/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/esd/hub405/u-boot.lds
@@ -138,7 +138,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/esd/ocrtc/u-boot.lds b/board/esd/ocrtc/u-boot.lds
index 8ff25fa..508c5d2 100644
--- a/board/esd/ocrtc/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/esd/ocrtc/u-boot.lds
@@ -138,7 +138,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/esd/pci405/u-boot.lds b/board/esd/pci405/u-boot.lds
index 8ba6ad5..9dad748 100644
--- a/board/esd/pci405/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/esd/pci405/u-boot.lds
@@ -138,7 +138,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/esd/plu405/u-boot.lds b/board/esd/plu405/u-boot.lds
index 43fe6ca..3f23050 100644
--- a/board/esd/plu405/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/esd/plu405/u-boot.lds
@@ -139,7 +139,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/esd/pmc405/u-boot.lds b/board/esd/pmc405/u-boot.lds
index 898963c..f75fe0a 100644
--- a/board/esd/pmc405/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/esd/pmc405/u-boot.lds
@@ -137,7 +137,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/esd/pmc440/u-boot-nand.lds b/board/esd/pmc440/u-boot-nand.lds
index cf2e2b5..e0b5113 100644
--- a/board/esd/pmc440/u-boot-nand.lds
+++ b/board/esd/pmc440/u-boot-nand.lds
@@ -124,7 +124,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/esd/pmc440/u-boot.lds b/board/esd/pmc440/u-boot.lds
index a423f98..e140737 100644
--- a/board/esd/pmc440/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/esd/pmc440/u-boot.lds
@@ -130,7 +130,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/esd/tasreg/u-boot.lds b/board/esd/tasreg/u-boot.lds
index a803b1c..4f47323 100644
--- a/board/esd/tasreg/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/esd/tasreg/u-boot.lds
@@ -131,7 +131,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    _sbss = .;
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
diff --git a/board/esd/voh405/u-boot.lds b/board/esd/voh405/u-boot.lds
index 43fe6ca..3f23050 100644
--- a/board/esd/voh405/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/esd/voh405/u-boot.lds
@@ -139,7 +139,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/esd/vom405/u-boot.lds b/board/esd/vom405/u-boot.lds
index 8ba6ad5..9dad748 100644
--- a/board/esd/vom405/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/esd/vom405/u-boot.lds
@@ -138,7 +138,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/esd/wuh405/u-boot.lds b/board/esd/wuh405/u-boot.lds
index b49e3ff..bea9524 100644
--- a/board/esd/wuh405/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/esd/wuh405/u-boot.lds
@@ -137,7 +137,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/esteem192e/u-boot.lds b/board/esteem192e/u-boot.lds
index 4c541bf..9fa7604 100644
--- a/board/esteem192e/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/esteem192e/u-boot.lds
@@ -129,7 +129,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/etx094/u-boot.lds b/board/etx094/u-boot.lds
index c50db8f..c231d82 100644
--- a/board/etx094/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/etx094/u-boot.lds
@@ -131,7 +131,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/evb4510/u-boot.lds b/board/evb4510/u-boot.lds
index 5b70a40..b3c2bf9 100644
--- a/board/evb4510/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/evb4510/u-boot.lds
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 				  /* Stabs debugging sections.	  */
 	.stab 0 : { *(.stab) }
diff --git a/board/evb64260/u-boot.lds b/board/evb64260/u-boot.lds
index d89eb6c..0f9a157 100644
--- a/board/evb64260/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/evb64260/u-boot.lds
@@ -126,7 +126,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/exbitgen/u-boot.lds b/board/exbitgen/u-boot.lds
index b482aea..ec9dd02 100644
--- a/board/exbitgen/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/exbitgen/u-boot.lds
@@ -139,7 +139,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/fads/u-boot.lds b/board/fads/u-boot.lds
index 21a2d9e..51db490 100644
--- a/board/fads/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/fads/u-boot.lds
@@ -118,7 +118,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/flagadm/u-boot.lds b/board/flagadm/u-boot.lds
index 04995ea..8ac0176 100644
--- a/board/flagadm/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/flagadm/u-boot.lds
@@ -118,7 +118,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/freescale/m5235evb/u-boot.lds b/board/freescale/m5235evb/u-boot.lds
index 8ffd326..c13dd207d 100644
--- a/board/freescale/m5235evb/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/freescale/m5235evb/u-boot.lds
@@ -130,7 +130,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    _sbss = .;
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
diff --git a/board/freescale/m5249evb/u-boot.lds b/board/freescale/m5249evb/u-boot.lds
index a803b1c..4f47323 100644
--- a/board/freescale/m5249evb/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/freescale/m5249evb/u-boot.lds
@@ -131,7 +131,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    _sbss = .;
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
diff --git a/board/freescale/m5253evbe/u-boot.lds b/board/freescale/m5253evbe/u-boot.lds
index e2fd070..ef28583 100644
--- a/board/freescale/m5253evbe/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/freescale/m5253evbe/u-boot.lds
@@ -129,7 +129,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    _sbss = .;
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
diff --git a/board/freescale/m5329evb/u-boot.lds b/board/freescale/m5329evb/u-boot.lds
index 9b994a0..e48d1bc 100644
--- a/board/freescale/m5329evb/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/freescale/m5329evb/u-boot.lds
@@ -129,7 +129,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    _sbss = .;
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
diff --git a/board/freescale/m54455evb/u-boot.lds b/board/freescale/m54455evb/u-boot.lds
index bda68e4..d76bc73 100644
--- a/board/freescale/m54455evb/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/freescale/m54455evb/u-boot.lds
@@ -129,7 +129,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    _sbss = .;
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
diff --git a/board/freescale/mpc8540ads/u-boot.lds b/board/freescale/mpc8540ads/u-boot.lds
index a7c68b3..bc0db55 100644
--- a/board/freescale/mpc8540ads/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/freescale/mpc8540ads/u-boot.lds
@@ -138,7 +138,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/freescale/mpc8541cds/u-boot.lds b/board/freescale/mpc8541cds/u-boot.lds
index 4360d67..1e490d0 100644
--- a/board/freescale/mpc8541cds/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/freescale/mpc8541cds/u-boot.lds
@@ -138,7 +138,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/freescale/mpc8544ds/u-boot.lds b/board/freescale/mpc8544ds/u-boot.lds
index 1a8aaa9..66bd4b6 100644
--- a/board/freescale/mpc8544ds/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/freescale/mpc8544ds/u-boot.lds
@@ -136,7 +136,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/freescale/mpc8548cds/u-boot.lds b/board/freescale/mpc8548cds/u-boot.lds
index ee772d3..acf25e3 100644
--- a/board/freescale/mpc8548cds/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/freescale/mpc8548cds/u-boot.lds
@@ -137,7 +137,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/freescale/mpc8555cds/u-boot.lds b/board/freescale/mpc8555cds/u-boot.lds
index df21ea8..e9fa51e 100644
--- a/board/freescale/mpc8555cds/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/freescale/mpc8555cds/u-boot.lds
@@ -138,7 +138,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/freescale/mpc8560ads/u-boot.lds b/board/freescale/mpc8560ads/u-boot.lds
index c2cba61..96af2b1 100644
--- a/board/freescale/mpc8560ads/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/freescale/mpc8560ads/u-boot.lds
@@ -141,7 +141,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/freescale/mpc8568mds/u-boot.lds b/board/freescale/mpc8568mds/u-boot.lds
index 4682041..7917409 100644
--- a/board/freescale/mpc8568mds/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/freescale/mpc8568mds/u-boot.lds
@@ -140,7 +140,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/freescale/mpc8610hpcd/u-boot.lds b/board/freescale/mpc8610hpcd/u-boot.lds
index ae9c6c4..37838ec 100644
--- a/board/freescale/mpc8610hpcd/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/freescale/mpc8610hpcd/u-boot.lds
@@ -123,7 +123,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss	     :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)	     :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/freescale/mpc8641hpcn/u-boot.lds b/board/freescale/mpc8641hpcn/u-boot.lds
index fd16362..9900670 100644
--- a/board/freescale/mpc8641hpcn/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/freescale/mpc8641hpcn/u-boot.lds
@@ -124,7 +124,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/g2000/u-boot.lds b/board/g2000/u-boot.lds
index 43fe6ca..3f23050 100644
--- a/board/g2000/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/g2000/u-boot.lds
@@ -139,7 +139,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/gcplus/u-boot.lds b/board/gcplus/u-boot.lds
index 9900a57..5ab6801 100644
--- a/board/gcplus/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/gcplus/u-boot.lds
@@ -53,6 +53,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/gen860t/u-boot-flashenv.lds b/board/gen860t/u-boot-flashenv.lds
index 7926a2e..668aa0d 100644
--- a/board/gen860t/u-boot-flashenv.lds
+++ b/board/gen860t/u-boot-flashenv.lds
@@ -120,7 +120,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/gen860t/u-boot.lds b/board/gen860t/u-boot.lds
index 1df4817..6dc1cdc 100644
--- a/board/gen860t/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/gen860t/u-boot.lds
@@ -121,7 +121,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/genietv/u-boot.lds b/board/genietv/u-boot.lds
index f48b9ad..5eb8076 100644
--- a/board/genietv/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/genietv/u-boot.lds
@@ -128,7 +128,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/gth/u-boot.lds b/board/gth/u-boot.lds
index 8ac4bda..9978f40 100644
--- a/board/gth/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/gth/u-boot.lds
@@ -118,7 +118,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/gth2/u-boot.lds b/board/gth2/u-boot.lds
index ce53d9d..8265130 100644
--- a/board/gth2/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/gth2/u-boot.lds
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ SECTIONS
 	num_got_entries = (__got_end - __got_start) >> 2;
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
-	.sbss  : { *(.sbss) }
-	.bss  : { *(.bss) }
+	.sbss (NOLOAD)  : { *(.sbss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD)  : { *(.bss) }
 	uboot_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/hermes/u-boot.lds b/board/hermes/u-boot.lds
index ef53ab7..f3e3cf0 100644
--- a/board/hermes/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/hermes/u-boot.lds
@@ -129,7 +129,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/hymod/u-boot.lds b/board/hymod/u-boot.lds
index 337a395..2c15c3f 100644
--- a/board/hymod/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/hymod/u-boot.lds
@@ -131,7 +131,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/icu862/u-boot.lds b/board/icu862/u-boot.lds
index 4bc50c5..17f7b84 100644
--- a/board/icu862/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/icu862/u-boot.lds
@@ -132,7 +132,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/idmr/u-boot.lds b/board/idmr/u-boot.lds
index 69f3179..235ec42 100644
--- a/board/idmr/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/idmr/u-boot.lds
@@ -130,7 +130,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    _sbss = .;
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
diff --git a/board/impa7/u-boot.lds b/board/impa7/u-boot.lds
index 1122d75..4a89ceb 100644
--- a/board/impa7/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/impa7/u-boot.lds
@@ -51,6 +51,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/incaip/u-boot.lds b/board/incaip/u-boot.lds
index 8618732..1e1c559 100644
--- a/board/incaip/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/incaip/u-boot.lds
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ SECTIONS
 	num_got_entries = (__got_end - __got_start) >> 2;
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
-	.sbss  : { *(.sbss) }
-	.bss  : { *(.bss) }
+	.sbss (NOLOAD)  : { *(.sbss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD)  : { *(.bss) }
 	uboot_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/innokom/u-boot.lds b/board/innokom/u-boot.lds
index f010239..14d264a 100644
--- a/board/innokom/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/innokom/u-boot.lds
@@ -51,6 +51,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/ip860/u-boot.lds b/board/ip860/u-boot.lds
index 8cb2504..1a8dc97 100644
--- a/board/ip860/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/ip860/u-boot.lds
@@ -129,7 +129,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/ivm/u-boot.lds b/board/ivm/u-boot.lds
index fdeabc5..2fd5c87 100644
--- a/board/ivm/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/ivm/u-boot.lds
@@ -118,7 +118,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/ixdp425/u-boot.lds b/board/ixdp425/u-boot.lds
index e2ceac7..58393d0 100644
--- a/board/ixdp425/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/ixdp425/u-boot.lds
@@ -51,6 +51,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/jse/u-boot.lds b/board/jse/u-boot.lds
index 60c1115..4bd9418 100644
--- a/board/jse/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/jse/u-boot.lds
@@ -131,7 +131,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/kb9202/u-boot.lds b/board/kb9202/u-boot.lds
index 76df6b2..3b79776 100644
--- a/board/kb9202/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/kb9202/u-boot.lds
@@ -51,6 +51,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/korat/u-boot.lds b/board/korat/u-boot.lds
index a423f98..e140737 100644
--- a/board/korat/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/korat/u-boot.lds
@@ -130,7 +130,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/kup/kup4k/u-boot.lds b/board/kup/kup4k/u-boot.lds
index 8625999..5f6e269 100644
--- a/board/kup/kup4k/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/kup/kup4k/u-boot.lds
@@ -132,7 +132,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/kup/kup4x/u-boot.lds b/board/kup/kup4x/u-boot.lds
index 8625999..5f6e269 100644
--- a/board/kup/kup4x/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/kup/kup4x/u-boot.lds
@@ -132,7 +132,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/lantec/u-boot.lds b/board/lantec/u-boot.lds
index 29ecabd..a1b869d 100644
--- a/board/lantec/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/lantec/u-boot.lds
@@ -129,7 +129,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/lart/u-boot.lds b/board/lart/u-boot.lds
index 258bece..6bd0627 100644
--- a/board/lart/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/lart/u-boot.lds
@@ -51,6 +51,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/logodl/u-boot.lds b/board/logodl/u-boot.lds
index f010239..14d264a 100644
--- a/board/logodl/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/logodl/u-boot.lds
@@ -51,6 +51,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/lpc2292sodimm/u-boot.lds b/board/lpc2292sodimm/u-boot.lds
index 64d946c..418101f 100644
--- a/board/lpc2292sodimm/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/lpc2292sodimm/u-boot.lds
@@ -50,6 +50,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/lpd7a40x/u-boot.lds b/board/lpd7a40x/u-boot.lds
index 156b871..b5f8ff9 100644
--- a/board/lpd7a40x/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/lpd7a40x/u-boot.lds
@@ -52,6 +52,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/lubbock/u-boot.lds b/board/lubbock/u-boot.lds
index f010239..14d264a 100644
--- a/board/lubbock/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/lubbock/u-boot.lds
@@ -51,6 +51,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/lwmon/u-boot.lds b/board/lwmon/u-boot.lds
index 6505d45..77bf818 100644
--- a/board/lwmon/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/lwmon/u-boot.lds
@@ -118,7 +118,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/lwmon5/u-boot.lds b/board/lwmon5/u-boot.lds
index a423f98..e140737 100644
--- a/board/lwmon5/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/lwmon5/u-boot.lds
@@ -130,7 +130,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/m5271evb/u-boot.lds b/board/m5271evb/u-boot.lds
index 69f3179..235ec42 100644
--- a/board/m5271evb/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/m5271evb/u-boot.lds
@@ -130,7 +130,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    _sbss = .;
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
diff --git a/board/m5272c3/u-boot.lds b/board/m5272c3/u-boot.lds
index f7dc070..29fe589 100644
--- a/board/m5272c3/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/m5272c3/u-boot.lds
@@ -129,7 +129,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    _sbss = .;
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
diff --git a/board/m5282evb/u-boot.lds b/board/m5282evb/u-boot.lds
index c461d20..9542598 100644
--- a/board/m5282evb/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/m5282evb/u-boot.lds
@@ -128,7 +128,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    _sbss = .;
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
diff --git a/board/mbx8xx/u-boot.lds b/board/mbx8xx/u-boot.lds
index 1400cea..1d98973 100644
--- a/board/mbx8xx/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/mbx8xx/u-boot.lds
@@ -118,7 +118,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/mgsuvd/u-boot.lds b/board/mgsuvd/u-boot.lds
index d526d1d..bb9fcab 100644
--- a/board/mgsuvd/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/mgsuvd/u-boot.lds
@@ -132,7 +132,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/ml2/u-boot.lds b/board/ml2/u-boot.lds
index 26df77b..6b3addf 100644
--- a/board/ml2/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/ml2/u-boot.lds
@@ -136,7 +136,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/modnet50/u-boot.lds b/board/modnet50/u-boot.lds
index 5b70a40..b3c2bf9 100644
--- a/board/modnet50/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/modnet50/u-boot.lds
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 				  /* Stabs debugging sections.	  */
 	.stab 0 : { *(.stab) }
diff --git a/board/mousse/u-boot.lds b/board/mousse/u-boot.lds
index 57358b8..fb24399 100644
--- a/board/mousse/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/mousse/u-boot.lds
@@ -118,7 +118,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/mp2usb/u-boot.lds b/board/mp2usb/u-boot.lds
index 76df6b2..3b79776 100644
--- a/board/mp2usb/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/mp2usb/u-boot.lds
@@ -51,6 +51,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/mpc7448hpc2/u-boot.lds b/board/mpc7448hpc2/u-boot.lds
index 8f24213..05f0269 100644
--- a/board/mpc7448hpc2/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/mpc7448hpc2/u-boot.lds
@@ -124,7 +124,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/mpc8540eval/u-boot.lds b/board/mpc8540eval/u-boot.lds
index 0755d01..4b342c7 100644
--- a/board/mpc8540eval/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/mpc8540eval/u-boot.lds
@@ -129,7 +129,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/mpl/mip405/u-boot.lds b/board/mpl/mip405/u-boot.lds
index dceb390..8460abe 100644
--- a/board/mpl/mip405/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/mpl/mip405/u-boot.lds
@@ -145,7 +145,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/mpl/pip405/u-boot.lds b/board/mpl/pip405/u-boot.lds
index 685f903..ed65830 100644
--- a/board/mpl/pip405/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/mpl/pip405/u-boot.lds
@@ -140,7 +140,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/mpl/vcma9/u-boot.lds b/board/mpl/vcma9/u-boot.lds
index f4fbf96..14cd228 100644
--- a/board/mpl/vcma9/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/mpl/vcma9/u-boot.lds
@@ -52,6 +52,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/ms7722se/u-boot.lds b/board/ms7722se/u-boot.lds
index 692bc62..88b4f5c 100644
--- a/board/ms7722se/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/ms7722se/u-boot.lds
@@ -94,7 +94,7 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	PROVIDE (bss_start = .);
 	PROVIDE (__bss_start = .);
-	.bss :
+	.bss (NOLOAD) :
 	{
 		*(.bss)
 		. = ALIGN(4);
diff --git a/board/ms7750se/u-boot.lds b/board/ms7750se/u-boot.lds
index 692bc62..88b4f5c 100644
--- a/board/ms7750se/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/ms7750se/u-boot.lds
@@ -94,7 +94,7 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	PROVIDE (bss_start = .);
 	PROVIDE (__bss_start = .);
-	.bss :
+	.bss (NOLOAD) :
 	{
 		*(.bss)
 		. = ALIGN(4);
diff --git a/board/munices/u-boot.lds b/board/munices/u-boot.lds
index 4bc1f23..20d000c 100644
--- a/board/munices/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/munices/u-boot.lds
@@ -111,7 +111,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/mvs1/u-boot.lds b/board/mvs1/u-boot.lds
index a04de3d..85eadbe 100644
--- a/board/mvs1/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/mvs1/u-boot.lds
@@ -133,7 +133,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/mx1ads/u-boot.lds b/board/mx1ads/u-boot.lds
index 8438f99..f2f8afc 100644
--- a/board/mx1ads/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/mx1ads/u-boot.lds
@@ -53,6 +53,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/mx1fs2/u-boot.lds b/board/mx1fs2/u-boot.lds
index 1d1669c..46ed451 100644
--- a/board/mx1fs2/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/mx1fs2/u-boot.lds
@@ -52,6 +52,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/nc650/u-boot.lds b/board/nc650/u-boot.lds
index ca44918..8562046 100644
--- a/board/nc650/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/nc650/u-boot.lds
@@ -117,7 +117,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/netphone/u-boot.lds b/board/netphone/u-boot.lds
index 9f2901c..9584c33 100644
--- a/board/netphone/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/netphone/u-boot.lds
@@ -129,7 +129,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/netstal/hcu4/u-boot.lds b/board/netstal/hcu4/u-boot.lds
index b6e28f8..e7f2863 100644
--- a/board/netstal/hcu4/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/netstal/hcu4/u-boot.lds
@@ -128,7 +128,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/netstal/hcu5/u-boot.lds b/board/netstal/hcu5/u-boot.lds
index 6d255a9..c517f7b 100644
--- a/board/netstal/hcu5/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/netstal/hcu5/u-boot.lds
@@ -129,7 +129,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/netstar/eeprom.lds b/board/netstar/eeprom.lds
index 317550d..89b0a82 100644
--- a/board/netstar/eeprom.lds
+++ b/board/netstar/eeprom.lds
@@ -46,6 +46,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/netstar/u-boot.lds b/board/netstar/u-boot.lds
index 8317f72..39646e6 100644
--- a/board/netstar/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/netstar/u-boot.lds
@@ -50,6 +50,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/netta/u-boot.lds b/board/netta/u-boot.lds
index 9f2901c..9584c33 100644
--- a/board/netta/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/netta/u-boot.lds
@@ -129,7 +129,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/netta2/u-boot.lds b/board/netta2/u-boot.lds
index 9f2901c..9584c33 100644
--- a/board/netta2/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/netta2/u-boot.lds
@@ -129,7 +129,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/netvia/u-boot.lds b/board/netvia/u-boot.lds
index dc69db6..6c7e68d 100644
--- a/board/netvia/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/netvia/u-boot.lds
@@ -129,7 +129,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/ns9750dev/u-boot.lds b/board/ns9750dev/u-boot.lds
index 8ebb651..a3de6ac 100644
--- a/board/ns9750dev/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/ns9750dev/u-boot.lds
@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = . ;
 
 }
diff --git a/board/nx823/u-boot.lds b/board/nx823/u-boot.lds
index 7099fc4..b055c90 100644
--- a/board/nx823/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/nx823/u-boot.lds
@@ -119,7 +119,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/omap1510inn/u-boot.lds b/board/omap1510inn/u-boot.lds
index b6d1619..e0c7920 100644
--- a/board/omap1510inn/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/omap1510inn/u-boot.lds
@@ -52,6 +52,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/omap1610inn/u-boot.lds b/board/omap1610inn/u-boot.lds
index 710b2a2..a4fcd1a 100644
--- a/board/omap1610inn/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/omap1610inn/u-boot.lds
@@ -47,6 +47,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/omap2420h4/u-boot.lds b/board/omap2420h4/u-boot.lds
index 1460adc..aae716c 100644
--- a/board/omap2420h4/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/omap2420h4/u-boot.lds
@@ -54,6 +54,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/omap5912osk/u-boot.lds b/board/omap5912osk/u-boot.lds
index 142450c..9a34e46 100644
--- a/board/omap5912osk/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/omap5912osk/u-boot.lds
@@ -47,6 +47,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/omap730p2/u-boot.lds b/board/omap730p2/u-boot.lds
index 710b2a2..a4fcd1a 100644
--- a/board/omap730p2/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/omap730p2/u-boot.lds
@@ -47,6 +47,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/pb1x00/u-boot.lds b/board/pb1x00/u-boot.lds
index 8618732..1e1c559 100644
--- a/board/pb1x00/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/pb1x00/u-boot.lds
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ SECTIONS
 	num_got_entries = (__got_end - __got_start) >> 2;
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
-	.sbss  : { *(.sbss) }
-	.bss  : { *(.bss) }
+	.sbss (NOLOAD)  : { *(.sbss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD)  : { *(.bss) }
 	uboot_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/pcippc2/u-boot.lds b/board/pcippc2/u-boot.lds
index 5c8cd5a..63cf648 100644
--- a/board/pcippc2/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/pcippc2/u-boot.lds
@@ -129,7 +129,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/pcs440ep/u-boot.lds b/board/pcs440ep/u-boot.lds
index 6506ccd..a4d1bdb 100644
--- a/board/pcs440ep/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/pcs440ep/u-boot.lds
@@ -129,7 +129,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/pleb2/u-boot.lds b/board/pleb2/u-boot.lds
index f010239..14d264a 100644
--- a/board/pleb2/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/pleb2/u-boot.lds
@@ -51,6 +51,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/pm854/u-boot.lds b/board/pm854/u-boot.lds
index fbfc65a..9feaf55 100644
--- a/board/pm854/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/pm854/u-boot.lds
@@ -138,7 +138,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/pm856/u-boot.lds b/board/pm856/u-boot.lds
index e946a8e..c68f05a 100644
--- a/board/pm856/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/pm856/u-boot.lds
@@ -138,7 +138,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/ppmc7xx/u-boot.lds b/board/ppmc7xx/u-boot.lds
index 0dfa8c0..23cb273 100644
--- a/board/ppmc7xx/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/ppmc7xx/u-boot.lds
@@ -123,7 +123,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/prodrive/alpr/u-boot.lds b/board/prodrive/alpr/u-boot.lds
index 697801e..0ad5c53 100644
--- a/board/prodrive/alpr/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/prodrive/alpr/u-boot.lds
@@ -132,7 +132,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/prodrive/p3mx/u-boot.lds b/board/prodrive/p3mx/u-boot.lds
index d89eb6c..0f9a157 100644
--- a/board/prodrive/p3mx/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/prodrive/p3mx/u-boot.lds
@@ -126,7 +126,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/prodrive/p3p440/u-boot.lds b/board/prodrive/p3p440/u-boot.lds
index 0540a46..7d1099e 100644
--- a/board/prodrive/p3p440/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/prodrive/p3p440/u-boot.lds
@@ -132,7 +132,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/prodrive/pdnb3/u-boot.lds b/board/prodrive/pdnb3/u-boot.lds
index f05f093..638edbe 100644
--- a/board/prodrive/pdnb3/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/prodrive/pdnb3/u-boot.lds
@@ -51,6 +51,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/psyent/pci5441/u-boot.lds b/board/psyent/pci5441/u-boot.lds
index 8f9cd8f..d3b7c31 100644
--- a/board/psyent/pci5441/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/psyent/pci5441/u-boot.lds
@@ -88,7 +88,7 @@ SECTIONS
 	 * bss follows. We keep it adjacent to simplify init code.
 	 */
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.sbss :
+	.sbss (NOLOAD) :
 	{
 	  *(.sbss)
 	  *(.sbss.*)
@@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ SECTIONS
 	  *(.scommon)
 	}
 	. = ALIGN(4);
-	.bss :
+	.bss (NOLOAD) :
 	{
 	  *(.bss)
 	  *(.bss.*)
diff --git a/board/psyent/pk1c20/u-boot.lds b/board/psyent/pk1c20/u-boot.lds
index 8f9cd8f..d3b7c31 100644
--- a/board/psyent/pk1c20/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/psyent/pk1c20/u-boot.lds
@@ -88,7 +88,7 @@ SECTIONS
 	 * bss follows. We keep it adjacent to simplify init code.
 	 */
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.sbss :
+	.sbss (NOLOAD) :
 	{
 	  *(.sbss)
 	  *(.sbss.*)
@@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ SECTIONS
 	  *(.scommon)
 	}
 	. = ALIGN(4);
-	.bss :
+	.bss (NOLOAD) :
 	{
 	  *(.bss)
 	  *(.bss.*)
diff --git a/board/purple/u-boot.lds b/board/purple/u-boot.lds
index 50e7f84..972e6e7 100644
--- a/board/purple/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/purple/u-boot.lds
@@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ SECTIONS
 	num_got_entries = (__got_end - __got_start) >> 2;
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
-	.sbss  : { *(.sbss) }
-	.bss  : { *(.bss) }
+	.sbss (NOLOAD)  : { *(.sbss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD)  : { *(.bss) }
 	uboot_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/pxa255_idp/u-boot.lds b/board/pxa255_idp/u-boot.lds
index 2facd83..381b6b7 100644
--- a/board/pxa255_idp/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/pxa255_idp/u-boot.lds
@@ -51,6 +51,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/quantum/u-boot.lds b/board/quantum/u-boot.lds
index 049f990..618a10c 100644
--- a/board/quantum/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/quantum/u-boot.lds
@@ -130,7 +130,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/r360mpi/u-boot.lds b/board/r360mpi/u-boot.lds
index 8b06af7..aaec718 100644
--- a/board/r360mpi/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/r360mpi/u-boot.lds
@@ -127,7 +127,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/r5200/u-boot.lds b/board/r5200/u-boot.lds
index f7dc070..29fe589 100644
--- a/board/r5200/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/r5200/u-boot.lds
@@ -129,7 +129,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    _sbss = .;
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
diff --git a/board/rbc823/u-boot.lds b/board/rbc823/u-boot.lds
index 68ca856..d207b80 100644
--- a/board/rbc823/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/rbc823/u-boot.lds
@@ -128,7 +128,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/rmu/u-boot.lds b/board/rmu/u-boot.lds
index 049f990..618a10c 100644
--- a/board/rmu/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/rmu/u-boot.lds
@@ -130,7 +130,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/rsdproto/u-boot.lds b/board/rsdproto/u-boot.lds
index 70fc3a5..5bcb112 100644
--- a/board/rsdproto/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/rsdproto/u-boot.lds
@@ -118,7 +118,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/sandburst/karef/u-boot.lds b/board/sandburst/karef/u-boot.lds
index 36420ad..7776ec9 100644
--- a/board/sandburst/karef/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/sandburst/karef/u-boot.lds
@@ -147,7 +147,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/sandburst/metrobox/u-boot.lds b/board/sandburst/metrobox/u-boot.lds
index e2178d2..c64c523 100644
--- a/board/sandburst/metrobox/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/sandburst/metrobox/u-boot.lds
@@ -147,7 +147,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/sbc2410x/u-boot.lds b/board/sbc2410x/u-boot.lds
index 76df6b2..3b79776 100644
--- a/board/sbc2410x/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/sbc2410x/u-boot.lds
@@ -51,6 +51,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/sbc405/u-boot.lds b/board/sbc405/u-boot.lds
index 0c5b809..642495a 100644
--- a/board/sbc405/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/sbc405/u-boot.lds
@@ -138,7 +138,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/sbc8548/u-boot.lds b/board/sbc8548/u-boot.lds
index 4cd177e..8e301d4 100644
--- a/board/sbc8548/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/sbc8548/u-boot.lds
@@ -137,7 +137,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/sbc8560/u-boot.lds b/board/sbc8560/u-boot.lds
index 048ac26..449fed8 100644
--- a/board/sbc8560/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/sbc8560/u-boot.lds
@@ -144,7 +144,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/sbc8641d/u-boot.lds b/board/sbc8641d/u-boot.lds
index fd0f350..5de9b78 100644
--- a/board/sbc8641d/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/sbc8641d/u-boot.lds
@@ -123,7 +123,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/sc3/u-boot.lds b/board/sc3/u-boot.lds
index 05052e5..a61e862 100644
--- a/board/sc3/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/sc3/u-boot.lds
@@ -138,7 +138,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/sc520_cdp/u-boot.lds b/board/sc520_cdp/u-boot.lds
index 72164a1..12c850f 100644
--- a/board/sc520_cdp/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/sc520_cdp/u-boot.lds
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	_i386boot_bss_start = ABSOLUTE(.);
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_i386boot_bss_size = SIZEOF(.bss);
 
 
diff --git a/board/sc520_spunk/u-boot.lds b/board/sc520_spunk/u-boot.lds
index 127d707..887e0a0 100644
--- a/board/sc520_spunk/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/sc520_spunk/u-boot.lds
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	_i386boot_bss_start = ABSOLUTE(.);
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_i386boot_bss_size = SIZEOF(.bss);
 
 
diff --git a/board/scb9328/u-boot.lds b/board/scb9328/u-boot.lds
index 1d1669c..46ed451 100644
--- a/board/scb9328/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/scb9328/u-boot.lds
@@ -52,6 +52,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/shannon/u-boot.lds b/board/shannon/u-boot.lds
index 258bece..6bd0627 100644
--- a/board/shannon/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/shannon/u-boot.lds
@@ -51,6 +51,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/siemens/CCM/u-boot.lds b/board/siemens/CCM/u-boot.lds
index cdf550f..7b86670 100644
--- a/board/siemens/CCM/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/siemens/CCM/u-boot.lds
@@ -129,7 +129,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/siemens/IAD210/u-boot.lds b/board/siemens/IAD210/u-boot.lds
index 42e1b83..ce55b1c 100644
--- a/board/siemens/IAD210/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/siemens/IAD210/u-boot.lds
@@ -127,7 +127,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/siemens/SMN42/u-boot.lds b/board/siemens/SMN42/u-boot.lds
index 64d946c..418101f 100644
--- a/board/siemens/SMN42/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/siemens/SMN42/u-boot.lds
@@ -50,6 +50,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/siemens/pcu_e/u-boot.lds b/board/siemens/pcu_e/u-boot.lds
index 6505d45..77bf818 100644
--- a/board/siemens/pcu_e/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/siemens/pcu_e/u-boot.lds
@@ -118,7 +118,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/sixnet/u-boot.lds b/board/sixnet/u-boot.lds
index 1513a85..6af5a5c 100644
--- a/board/sixnet/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/sixnet/u-boot.lds
@@ -118,7 +118,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/smdk2400/u-boot.lds b/board/smdk2400/u-boot.lds
index f4fbf96..14cd228 100644
--- a/board/smdk2400/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/smdk2400/u-boot.lds
@@ -52,6 +52,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/smdk2410/u-boot.lds b/board/smdk2410/u-boot.lds
index f4fbf96..14cd228 100644
--- a/board/smdk2410/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/smdk2410/u-boot.lds
@@ -52,6 +52,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/snmc/qs850/u-boot.lds b/board/snmc/qs850/u-boot.lds
index cb3f456..eb94279 100644
--- a/board/snmc/qs850/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/snmc/qs850/u-boot.lds
@@ -132,7 +132,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/snmc/qs860t/u-boot.lds b/board/snmc/qs860t/u-boot.lds
index cb3f456..eb94279 100644
--- a/board/snmc/qs860t/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/snmc/qs860t/u-boot.lds
@@ -132,7 +132,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/spc1920/u-boot.lds b/board/spc1920/u-boot.lds
index d526d1d..bb9fcab 100644
--- a/board/spc1920/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/spc1920/u-boot.lds
@@ -132,7 +132,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/spd8xx/u-boot.lds b/board/spd8xx/u-boot.lds
index f9150ab..2338f10 100644
--- a/board/spd8xx/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/spd8xx/u-boot.lds
@@ -118,7 +118,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/ssv/adnpesc1/u-boot.lds b/board/ssv/adnpesc1/u-boot.lds
index 8b01f45..be77952 100644
--- a/board/ssv/adnpesc1/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/ssv/adnpesc1/u-boot.lds
@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	__bss_start = .;
 	. = ALIGN(4);
-	.bss :
+	.bss (NOLOAD) :
 	{
 		*(.bss)
 	}
diff --git a/board/stxgp3/u-boot.lds b/board/stxgp3/u-boot.lds
index 1bbf20a..3f9bc55 100644
--- a/board/stxgp3/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/stxgp3/u-boot.lds
@@ -146,7 +146,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/stxssa/u-boot.lds b/board/stxssa/u-boot.lds
index 65e1bcf..a0ba125 100644
--- a/board/stxssa/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/stxssa/u-boot.lds
@@ -147,7 +147,7 @@ SECTIONS
 
   . = .;
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/stxxtc/u-boot.lds b/board/stxxtc/u-boot.lds
index 9f2901c..9584c33 100644
--- a/board/stxxtc/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/stxxtc/u-boot.lds
@@ -129,7 +129,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/svm_sc8xx/u-boot.lds b/board/svm_sc8xx/u-boot.lds
index d7f7dc1..b6c8601 100644
--- a/board/svm_sc8xx/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/svm_sc8xx/u-boot.lds
@@ -133,7 +133,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/sx1/u-boot.lds b/board/sx1/u-boot.lds
index d28155f..b608223 100644
--- a/board/sx1/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/sx1/u-boot.lds
@@ -52,6 +52,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/tb0229/u-boot.lds b/board/tb0229/u-boot.lds
index c629040..b18e6a6 100644
--- a/board/tb0229/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/tb0229/u-boot.lds
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ SECTIONS
 	num_got_entries = (__got_end - __got_start) >> 2;
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
-	.sbss  : { *(.sbss) }
-	.bss  : { *(.bss) }
+	.sbss (NOLOAD)  : { *(.sbss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD)  : { *(.bss) }
 	uboot_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/tqm85xx/u-boot.lds b/board/tqm85xx/u-boot.lds
index 4cc825b..a8ca3c8 100644
--- a/board/tqm85xx/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/tqm85xx/u-boot.lds
@@ -138,7 +138,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss	     :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)	     :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/tqm8xx/u-boot.lds b/board/tqm8xx/u-boot.lds
index d526d1d..bb9fcab 100644
--- a/board/tqm8xx/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/tqm8xx/u-boot.lds
@@ -132,7 +132,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/trab/u-boot.lds b/board/trab/u-boot.lds
index e56cdd3..043e01c 100644
--- a/board/trab/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/trab/u-boot.lds
@@ -60,6 +60,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/trizepsiv/u-boot.lds b/board/trizepsiv/u-boot.lds
index f010239..14d264a 100644
--- a/board/trizepsiv/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/trizepsiv/u-boot.lds
@@ -51,6 +51,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/uc100/u-boot.lds b/board/uc100/u-boot.lds
index d7c798e..3bf25f3 100644
--- a/board/uc100/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/uc100/u-boot.lds
@@ -131,7 +131,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/v37/u-boot.lds b/board/v37/u-boot.lds
index f9722db..e68ac01 100644
--- a/board/v37/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/v37/u-boot.lds
@@ -134,7 +134,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/versatile/u-boot.lds b/board/versatile/u-boot.lds
index cb6ee18..82cb8e3 100644
--- a/board/versatile/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/versatile/u-boot.lds
@@ -46,6 +46,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/voiceblue/eeprom.lds b/board/voiceblue/eeprom.lds
index 317550d..89b0a82 100644
--- a/board/voiceblue/eeprom.lds
+++ b/board/voiceblue/eeprom.lds
@@ -46,6 +46,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/voiceblue/u-boot.lds b/board/voiceblue/u-boot.lds
index f35a3ab..bce925b 100644
--- a/board/voiceblue/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/voiceblue/u-boot.lds
@@ -51,6 +51,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/w7o/u-boot.lds b/board/w7o/u-boot.lds
index 7e3e15d..a9c0536 100644
--- a/board/w7o/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/w7o/u-boot.lds
@@ -123,7 +123,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/wepep250/u-boot.lds b/board/wepep250/u-boot.lds
index f010239..14d264a 100644
--- a/board/wepep250/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/wepep250/u-boot.lds
@@ -51,6 +51,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/westel/amx860/u-boot.lds b/board/westel/amx860/u-boot.lds
index cdf550f..7b86670 100644
--- a/board/westel/amx860/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/westel/amx860/u-boot.lds
@@ -129,7 +129,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/xaeniax/u-boot.lds b/board/xaeniax/u-boot.lds
index f010239..14d264a 100644
--- a/board/xaeniax/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/xaeniax/u-boot.lds
@@ -51,6 +51,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/xilinx/ml300/u-boot.lds b/board/xilinx/ml300/u-boot.lds
index 8c0edb7..521078c 100644
--- a/board/xilinx/ml300/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/xilinx/ml300/u-boot.lds
@@ -137,7 +137,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/xm250/u-boot.lds b/board/xm250/u-boot.lds
index db83875..bf42e9f 100644
--- a/board/xm250/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/xm250/u-boot.lds
@@ -51,6 +51,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/xpedite1k/u-boot.lds b/board/xpedite1k/u-boot.lds
index 7484111..6df5dfc 100644
--- a/board/xpedite1k/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/xpedite1k/u-boot.lds
@@ -145,7 +145,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/xsengine/u-boot.lds b/board/xsengine/u-boot.lds
index db83875..bf42e9f 100644
--- a/board/xsengine/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/xsengine/u-boot.lds
@@ -51,6 +51,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/board/zeus/u-boot.lds b/board/zeus/u-boot.lds
index 73b83eb..195d91b 100644
--- a/board/zeus/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/zeus/u-boot.lds
@@ -121,7 +121,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/board/zylonite/u-boot.lds b/board/zylonite/u-boot.lds
index f010239..14d264a 100644
--- a/board/zylonite/u-boot.lds
+++ b/board/zylonite/u-boot.lds
@@ -51,6 +51,6 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.bss : { *(.bss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD) : { *(.bss) }
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/cpu/mpc5xx/u-boot.lds b/cpu/mpc5xx/u-boot.lds
index 5b03fef..ca1de95 100644
--- a/cpu/mpc5xx/u-boot.lds
+++ b/cpu/mpc5xx/u-boot.lds
@@ -121,7 +121,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/cpu/mpc5xxx/u-boot-customlayout.lds b/cpu/mpc5xxx/u-boot-customlayout.lds
index 123a14c..4e10ddb 100644
--- a/cpu/mpc5xxx/u-boot-customlayout.lds
+++ b/cpu/mpc5xxx/u-boot-customlayout.lds
@@ -124,7 +124,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/cpu/mpc5xxx/u-boot.lds b/cpu/mpc5xxx/u-boot.lds
index 78818a4..bb2747b 100644
--- a/cpu/mpc5xxx/u-boot.lds
+++ b/cpu/mpc5xxx/u-boot.lds
@@ -113,7 +113,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/cpu/mpc8220/u-boot.lds b/cpu/mpc8220/u-boot.lds
index 889bc77..98b0a79 100644
--- a/cpu/mpc8220/u-boot.lds
+++ b/cpu/mpc8220/u-boot.lds
@@ -113,7 +113,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/cpu/mpc824x/u-boot.lds b/cpu/mpc824x/u-boot.lds
index c90d1e9..036e61b 100644
--- a/cpu/mpc824x/u-boot.lds
+++ b/cpu/mpc824x/u-boot.lds
@@ -113,7 +113,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/cpu/mpc8260/u-boot.lds b/cpu/mpc8260/u-boot.lds
index 3e84f23..8384549 100644
--- a/cpu/mpc8260/u-boot.lds
+++ b/cpu/mpc8260/u-boot.lds
@@ -113,7 +113,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/cpu/mpc83xx/u-boot.lds b/cpu/mpc83xx/u-boot.lds
index 937c87a..8da6f14 100644
--- a/cpu/mpc83xx/u-boot.lds
+++ b/cpu/mpc83xx/u-boot.lds
@@ -110,7 +110,7 @@ SECTIONS
   __init_end = .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss) *(.scommon)
    *(.dynbss)
diff --git a/examples/mips.lds b/examples/mips.lds
index a770728..aceb6e9 100644
--- a/examples/mips.lds
+++ b/examples/mips.lds
@@ -52,8 +52,8 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	. = ALIGN(4);
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.sbss  : { *(.sbss) }
-	.bss  : { *(.bss) }
+	.sbss (NOLOAD) : { *(.sbss) }
+	.bss (NOLOAD)  : { *(.bss) }
 
 	_end = .;
 }
diff --git a/examples/nios.lds b/examples/nios.lds
index dd5bfad..18072f7 100644
--- a/examples/nios.lds
+++ b/examples/nios.lds
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ SECTIONS
 
 	__bss_start = .;
 	. = ALIGN(4);
-	.bss :
+	.bss (NOLOAD) :
 	{
 		*(.bss)
 	}
diff --git a/examples/nios2.lds b/examples/nios2.lds
index 277a0a7..6a100dc 100644
--- a/examples/nios2.lds
+++ b/examples/nios2.lds
@@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ SECTIONS
 	 * bss follows. We keep it adjacent to simplify init code.
 	 */
 	__bss_start = .;
-	.sbss :
+	.sbss (NOLOAD) :
 	{
 	  *(.sbss)
 	  *(.sbss.*)
@@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ SECTIONS
 	  *(.scommon)
 	}
 	. = ALIGN(4);
-	.bss :
+	.bss (NOLOAD) :
 	{
 	  *(.bss)
 	  *(.bss.*)
diff --git a/nand_spl/board/amcc/acadia/u-boot.lds b/nand_spl/board/amcc/acadia/u-boot.lds
index a07a773..7df55e7 100644
--- a/nand_spl/board/amcc/acadia/u-boot.lds
+++ b/nand_spl/board/amcc/acadia/u-boot.lds
@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ SECTIONS
   _edata  =  .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss)
    *(.bss)
diff --git a/nand_spl/board/amcc/bamboo/u-boot.lds b/nand_spl/board/amcc/bamboo/u-boot.lds
index 28228f8..9dfca69 100644
--- a/nand_spl/board/amcc/bamboo/u-boot.lds
+++ b/nand_spl/board/amcc/bamboo/u-boot.lds
@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ SECTIONS
   _edata  =  .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss)
    *(.bss)
diff --git a/nand_spl/board/amcc/kilauea/u-boot.lds b/nand_spl/board/amcc/kilauea/u-boot.lds
index 24df32d..084db08 100644
--- a/nand_spl/board/amcc/kilauea/u-boot.lds
+++ b/nand_spl/board/amcc/kilauea/u-boot.lds
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ SECTIONS
   _edata  =  .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss)
    *(.bss)
diff --git a/nand_spl/board/amcc/sequoia/u-boot.lds b/nand_spl/board/amcc/sequoia/u-boot.lds
index 1563689..0645ee7 100644
--- a/nand_spl/board/amcc/sequoia/u-boot.lds
+++ b/nand_spl/board/amcc/sequoia/u-boot.lds
@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ SECTIONS
   _edata  =  .;
 
   __bss_start = .;
-  .bss       :
+  .bss (NOLOAD)       :
   {
    *(.sbss)
    *(.bss)