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| -rw-r--r-- | docs/install/bbb_setup.md | 7 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | docs/install/index.md | 14 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | docs/install/t400_external.md | 13 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | docs/install/t500_external.md | 9 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | docs/install/x200_external.md | 4 |
5 files changed, 28 insertions, 19 deletions
diff --git a/docs/install/bbb_setup.md b/docs/install/bbb_setup.md index 18f0c7be..94cfdc0b 100644 --- a/docs/install/bbb_setup.md +++ b/docs/install/bbb_setup.md @@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ Shopping list (pictures of this hardware is shown later): (rev. C) is highly recommended. You can buy one from [Adafruit](https://www.adafruit.com) (USA), [ElectroKit](http://electrokit.com) (Sweden) or any of the - distributors listed [here](http://beagleboard.org/black) (look below + distributors listed on [BeagleBoard's website](http://beagleboard.org/black) (look below 'Purchase'). We recommend this product because we know that it works well for our purposes and doesn't require any non-free software. @@ -328,7 +328,10 @@ PSU to pin 2 on the BBB (P9 header). It is safe to install this now should.* if you need to extend the 3.3v psu leads, just use the same colour M-F -leads, *but* keep all other leads short (10cm or less) +leads, *but* keep all other leads short and equal length (30cm or less). +Keep in mind that length isn't inversely proportional to signal quality, +so trying out different lengths will yield different results. +Same goes for spispeed. You should now have something that looks like this:\   diff --git a/docs/install/index.md b/docs/install/index.md index ea48632d..d4ac2f13 100644 --- a/docs/install/index.md +++ b/docs/install/index.md @@ -264,13 +264,13 @@ executables from the libreboot source code archives. How to update the flash chip contents: - $ sudo ./flash update [yourrom.rom](#rom) +`$ sudo ./flash update `[`yourrom.rom`](#rom) Ocassionally, coreboot changes the name of a given board. If flashrom complains about a board mismatch, but you are sure that you chose the correct ROM image, then run this alternative command: - $ sudo ./flash forceupdate [yourrom.rom](#rom) + `$ sudo ./flash forceupdate `[`yourrom.rom`](#rom) You should see `Verifying flash... VERIFIED.` written at the end of the flashrom output. *Shut down* after you see this, and then boot @@ -305,7 +305,7 @@ the flashing script. do this: * The first half of the procedure is as follows: - $ sudo ./flash i945lenovo\_firstflash [yourrom.rom](#rom). +`$ sudo ./flash i945lenovo_firstflash `[`yourrom.rom`](#rom) You should see within the output the following: @@ -332,13 +332,11 @@ needed (see below). When you have booted up again, you must also do this: - $ sudo ./flash i945lenovo\_secondflash [yourrom.rom](#rom) +`$ sudo ./flash i945lenovo_secondflash `[`yourrom.rom`](#rom) If flashing fails at this stage, try the following: - # sudo ./flashrom/i686/flashrom -p - -internal:laptop=force\_I\_want\_a\_brick -w [yourrom.rom](#rom) +`$ sudo ./flashrom/i686/flashrom -p internal:laptop=force_I_want_a_brick -w `[`yourrom.rom`](#rom) You should see within the output the following: @@ -374,7 +372,7 @@ with your device. Use this flashing script, to install libreboot: - $ sudo ./flash i945apple\_firstflash [yourrom.rom](#rom) +`$ sudo ./flash i945apple_firstflash `[`yourrom.rom`](#rom) You should also see within the output the following: diff --git a/docs/install/t400_external.md b/docs/install/t400_external.md index d48c15d4..672ea46e 100644 --- a/docs/install/t400_external.md +++ b/docs/install/t400_external.md @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ --- -title: Flashing the T400 with a BeagleBone Black +title: Flashing the T400 with a BeagleBone Black ... Initial flashing instructions for T400. @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ An ["HMM"](https://download.lenovo.com/ibmdl/pub/pc/pccbbs/mobiles_pdf/43y6629_05.pdf#page=386) (Hardware Maintenance Manual) detailing the process of \[dis\]assembly is available for this model. Be careful when reassembling the laptop as -the screws on page 144 (with title "1130 Keyboard bezel") are swapped +the screws on page 114 (with title "1130 Keyboard bezel") are swapped and if you follow the HMM you will punch a hole through the bezel in the upper right corner. @@ -30,12 +30,17 @@ A note about CPUs CPUs for this system. The Core 2 Duo P8400, P8600 and P8700 are believed to work in libreboot. -T9600, T9500 and T9550 are all compatible, as reported by users. +T9600, T9500, T9550 and T9900 are all compatible, as reported by users. Quad-core CPUs -------------- -Incompatible. Do not use. +Very likely to be compatible, but requires hardware modification. +Based on info from German forum post about installing Core Quad CPU on T500 found in coreboot mailing list. Currently work in progress and no guide available. + +- [Coreboot mailing list post](https://mail.coreboot.org/pipermail/coreboot/2016-November/082463.html) +- [German forum post about install Core Quad on T500](https://thinkpad-forum.de/threads/199129) + A note about GPUs ================= diff --git a/docs/install/t500_external.md b/docs/install/t500_external.md index 5490744f..37217337 100644 --- a/docs/install/t500_external.md +++ b/docs/install/t500_external.md @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ --- -title: Flashing the T500 with a BeagleBone Black +title: Flashing the T500 with a BeagleBone Black ... Initial flashing instructions for T500. @@ -31,13 +31,16 @@ CPUs for this system. The Core 2 Duo P8400, P8600 and P8700 are believed to work in libreboot. The T9600 was also tested on the T400 and confirmed working. -T9550 was tested by a user, and is compatible as reported in the IRC channel. +T9550 and T9900 was tested by a user, and is compatible as reported in the IRC channel. T9500 and T9400 may also work, but YMMV. Quad-core CPUs -------------- +Very likely to be compatible, but requires hardware modification. +Based on info from German forum post about installing Core Quad CPU on T500 found in coreboot mailing list. Currently work in progress and no guide available. -Incompatible. Do not use. +- [Coreboot mailing list post](https://mail.coreboot.org/pipermail/coreboot/2016-November/082463.html) +- [German forum post about install Core Quad on T500](https://thinkpad-forum.de/threads/199129) A note about GPUs ================= diff --git a/docs/install/x200_external.md b/docs/install/x200_external.md index 1e5b3b23..3ff34501 100644 --- a/docs/install/x200_external.md +++ b/docs/install/x200_external.md @@ -17,13 +17,13 @@ GNU+Linux distribution. Flash chip size =============== -Use this to find out: +Run this command on x200 to find out flash chip model and its size: # flashrom -p internal -V The X200S and X200 Tablet will use a WSON-8 flash chip, on the bottom of the motherboard (this requires removal of the motherboard). Not all X200S/X200T are -supported; see [here](../hardware/x200.html#x200s). +supported; see the [hardware](../hardware/x200.html#x200s) page. MAC address =========== |