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diff --git a/docs/install/bbb_setup.md b/docs/install/bbb_setup.md index b80203b4..18f0c7be 100644 --- a/docs/install/bbb_setup.md +++ b/docs/install/bbb_setup.md @@ -8,15 +8,15 @@ flash chip with the BeagleBone Black, using the rev. C was used when creating this guide, but earlier revisions may also work. -**NOTE: this documentation may be outdated, and discusses configuring +*NOTE: this documentation may be outdated, and discusses configuring SPI flashing on the default Debian system that the BBB sometimes comes with. If you want an easier time, just use [BBB ScrewDriver](https://www.coreboot.org/BBB_screwdriver) which comes -pre-configured.** +pre-configured.* -**This guide is written for Debian Wheezy 7.5, which is what came on the +*This guide is written for Debian Wheezy 7.5, which is what came on the BBB at the time this guide was written. This one: -<https://debian.beagleboard.org/images/bone-debian-7.8-lxde-4gb-armhf-2015-03-01-4gb.img.xz>** +<https://debian.beagleboard.org/images/bone-debian-7.8-lxde-4gb-armhf-2015-03-01-4gb.img.xz>* There was no justification for a further section for the Teensy. Simply refer to [this page on @@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ Hardware requirements Shopping list (pictures of this hardware is shown later): - A [Flashrom](http://flashrom.org)-compatible external SPI - programmer: **BeagleBone Black**, sometimes referred to as 'BBB', + programmer: *BeagleBone Black*, sometimes referred to as 'BBB', (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 @@ -52,30 +52,30 @@ Shopping list (pictures of this hardware is shown later): bottom half of a [hammond plastic enclosure](http://www.hammondmfg.com/1593HAM.htm#BeagleBoneBlack). - Clip for connecting to the flash chip: if you have a SOIC-16 flash - chip (16 pins), you will need the **Pomona 5252** or equivalent. For - SOIC-8 flash chips (8 pins), you will need the **Pomona 5250** or + chip (16 pins), you will need the *Pomona 5252* or equivalent. For + SOIC-8 flash chips (8 pins), you will need the *Pomona 5250* or equivalent. Do check which chip you have, before ordering a clip. Also, you might as well buy two clips or more since they break easily. [Farnell element 14](http://farnell.com/) sells these and ships to many countries. Some people find these clips difficult to get hold of, especially in South America. If you know of any good suppliers, please contact the libreboot project with the relevant - information. **If you can't get hold of a pomona clip, some other + information. *If you can't get hold of a pomona clip, some other clips might work, e.g. 3M, but they are not always reliable. You can also directly solder the wires to the chip, if that suits you; the - clip is just for convenience, really.** -- **External 3.3V DC power supply**, for powering the flash chip: an + clip is just for convenience, really.* +- *External 3.3V DC power supply*, for powering the flash chip: an ATX power supply / PSU (common on Intel/AMD desktop computers) will work for this. A lab PSU (DC) will also work (adjusted to 3.3V). - Getting a multimeter might be worthwhile, to verify that it's supplying 3.3V. -- **External 5V DC power supply** (barrel connector), for powering the +- *External 5V DC power supply* (barrel connector), for powering the BBB: the latter can have power supplied via USB, but a dedicated power supply is recommended. These should be easy to find in most - places that sell electronics. **OPTIONAL. Only needed if not + places that sell electronics. OPTIONAL. Only needed if not powering with the USB cable, or if you want to use [EHCI - debug](../misc/bbb_ehci.md)**. -- **Pin header / jumper cables** (2.54mm / 0.1" headers): you should + debug](../misc/bbb_ehci.md). +- *Pin header / jumper cables* (2.54mm / 0.1" headers): you should get male--male, male--female and female--female cables in 10cm size. Just get a load of them. Other possible names for these cables/wires/leads are as follows: @@ -84,20 +84,20 @@ Shopping list (pictures of this hardware is shown later): - You might also be able to make these cables yourself. [Adafruit](https://www.adafruit.com) sell them, as do many others. - **Some people find them difficult to buy. Please contact the - libreboot project if you know of any good sellers.** You might also + *Some people find them difficult to buy. Please contact the + libreboot project if you know of any good sellers.* You might also be able to make these cables yourself. For PSU connections, using long cables, e.g. 20cm, is fine, and you can extend them longer than that if needed. -- **Mini USB A-B cable** (the BeagleBone probably already comes with - one.) - **OPTIONAL - only needed for [EHCI +- *Mini USB A-B cable* (the BeagleBone probably already comes with + one.) - *OPTIONAL - only needed for [EHCI debug](../misc/bbb_ehci.md) or for serial/ssh access without - ethernet cable (g\_multi kernel module)** -- **FTDI TTL cable or debug board**: used for accessing the serial + ethernet cable (g\_multi kernel module)* +- *FTDI TTL cable or debug board*: used for accessing the serial console on the BBB. [This page](http://elinux.org/Beagleboard:BeagleBone_Black_Serial) - contains a list. **OPTIONAL\---only needed for serial console on - the BBB, if not using SSH via ethernet cable.** + contains a list. *OPTIONAL\---only needed for serial console on + the BBB, if not using SSH via ethernet cable.* Setting up the 3.3V DC PSU ========================== @@ -112,13 +112,13 @@ Short PS\_ON\# / Power on (green wire; pin 16 on 24-pin ATX PSU, or pin it) using a wire/paperclip/jumper, then power on the PSU by grounding PS\_ON\# (this is also how an ATX motherboard turns on a PSU). -**DO \*\*NOT\*\* use pin 4, 6, do \*\*NOT\*\* use pin 19 or 20 (on a -20-pin ATX PSU), and DO \*\*NOT\*\* use pin 21, 22 or 23 (on a 24-pin -ATX PSU). Those wires (the red ones) are 5V, and they \*\*WILL\*\* kill -your flash chip. \*\*\*NEVER\*\*\* supply more than 3.3V to your flash +*DO NOT use pin 4, 6, do NOT use pin 19 or 20 (on a +20-pin ATX PSU), and DO NOT use pin 21, 22 or 23 (on a 24-pin +ATX PSU). Those wires (the red ones) are 5V, and they WILL kill +your flash chip. NEVER supply more than 3.3V to your flash chip (that is, if it's a 3.3V flash chip; 5V and 1.8V SPI flash chips do exist, but they are rare. Always check what voltage your chip takes. -Most of them take 3.3V).** +Most of them take 3.3V).* You only need one 3.3V supply and one ground for the flash chip, after grounding PS\_ON\#. @@ -199,11 +199,11 @@ contents of this file with: /usr/bin/led_acc & fi -Run **apt-get update** and **apt-get upgrade** then reboot the BBB, +Run `apt-get update` and `apt-get upgrade` then reboot the BBB, before continuing. Check that the firmware exists: - # ls /lib/firmware/BB-SPI0-01-00A0.\* + # ls /lib/firmware/BB-SPI0-01-00A0. Output: @@ -211,8 +211,8 @@ Output: Then: - # echo BB-SPI0-01 > /sys/devices/bone_capemgr.\*/slots - # cat /sys/devices/bone_capemgr.\*/slots + # echo BB-SPI0-01 > /sys/devices/bone_capemgr./slots + # cat /sys/devices/bone_capemgr./slots Output: @@ -226,7 +226,7 @@ Output: Verify that the spidev device now exists: - # ls -al /dev/spid\* + # ls -al /dev/spid Output: @@ -234,8 +234,8 @@ Output: Now the BBB is ready to be used for flashing. Make this persist across reboots:\ -In /etc/default/capemgr add **CAPE=BB-SPI0-01** at the end (or change -the existing **CAPE=** entry to say that, if an entry already exists. +In /etc/default/capemgr add `CAPE=BB-SPI0-01` at the end (or change +the existing `CAPE=` entry to say that, if an entry already exists. Get flashrom from the libreboot\_util release archive, or build it from libreboot\_src/git if you need to. An ARM binary (statically compiled) @@ -317,18 +317,18 @@ for SOIC-8 (clip: Pomona 5250): WP 3-6 SCK GND 4-5 MOSI -**NC = no connection** +`NC = no connection` -**DO NOT connect 3.3V (PSU) yet. ONLY connect this once the pomona is -connected to the flash chip.** +*DO NOT connect 3.3V (PSU) yet. ONLY connect this once the pomona is +connected to the flash chip.* -**You also need to connect the BLACK wire (ground/earth) from the 3.3V +*You also need to connect the BLACK wire (ground/earth) from the 3.3V PSU to pin 2 on the BBB (P9 header). It is safe to install this now (that is, before you connect the pomona to the flash chip); in fact, you -should.** +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 (10cm or less) You should now have something that looks like this:\   diff --git a/docs/install/c201.md b/docs/install/c201.md index bcacd75b..4bb0583b 100644 --- a/docs/install/c201.md +++ b/docs/install/c201.md @@ -8,19 +8,19 @@ C201. Since the device ships with Coreboot, the installation instructions are the same before and after flashing Libreboot for the first time. -**If you are using libreboot\_src or git, then make sure that you built -the sources first (see [../git/\#build](../git/#build)).** +*If you are using libreboot\_src or git, then make sure that you built +the sources first (see [../git/\#build](../git/#build)).* Look at the [list of ROM images](#rom) to see which image is compatible with your device. Libreboot can be installed internally from the device, with sufficient -privileges. The installation process requires using **Google's modified -version of flashrom**, that has support for reflashing the Chromebook's +privileges. The installation process requires using *Google's modified +version of flashrom*, that has support for reflashing the Chromebook's SPI flash. Otherwise, flashing externally will work with the upstream flashrom version. -**Google's modified version of flashrom** is free software and its +*Google's modified version of flashrom* is free software and its source code is made available by Google: [flashrom](https://chromium.googlesource.com/chromiumos/third_party/flashrom/).\ It is not distributed along with Libreboot yet. However, it is @@ -46,18 +46,18 @@ dedicated to [depthcharge](../depthcharge/). Once developer mode is enabled, the device will boot to the [developer mode screen](../depthcharge/#developer_mode_screen). ChromeOS can be booted by waiting for 30 seconds (the delay is shortened in Libreboot) -or by pressing **Ctrl + D** +or by pressing *Ctrl + D* After the system has booted, root access can be enabled by clicking on -the **Enable debugging features** link. A confirmation dialog will ask +the *Enable debugging features* link. A confirmation dialog will ask whether to proceed.\ -After confirming by clicking **Proceed**, the device will reboot and ask +After confirming by clicking *Proceed*, the device will reboot and ask for the root password to set. Finally, the operation has to be confirmed -by clicking **Enable**. +by clicking *Enable*. After setting the root password, it becomes possible to log-in as root. -A tty prompt can be obtained by pressing **Ctrl + Alt + Next**. The -**Next** key is the one on the top left of the keyboard. +A tty prompt can be obtained by pressing *Ctrl + Alt + Next*. The +*Next* key is the one on the top left of the keyboard. Preparing the device for the installation Before installing Libreboot on the device, both its software and @@ -88,8 +88,8 @@ writing Libreboot to the *read-only* part of the flash. To access the screw, the device has to be opened. There are 8 screws to remove from the bottom of the device, as shown on the picture below. Two are hidden under the top pads. After removing the screws, the keyboard -plastic part can be carefully detached from the rest. **Beware: there -are cables attached to it!** It is advised to flip the keyboard plastic +plastic part can be carefully detached from the rest. *Beware: there +are cables attached to it!* It is advised to flip the keyboard plastic part over, as shown on the picture below. The write protect screw is located next to the SPI flash chip, circled in red in the picture below. It has to be removed. @@ -114,23 +114,23 @@ Installing Libreboot internally, from the device Before installing Libreboot to the SPI flash internally, the device has to be reassembled. -All the files from the **veyron\_speedy** release (or build) have to be +All the files from the `veyron_speedy` release (or build) have to be transferred to the device. The following operations have to be executed with root privileges on the -device (e.g. using the *root* account). In addition, the -**cros-flash-replace** script has to be made executable: +device (e.g. using the `root` account). In addition, the +`cros-flash-replace` script has to be made executable: # chmod a+x cros-flash-replace The SPI flash has to be read first: - # flashrom -p host -r flash.img\ + # flashrom -p host -r flash.img -**Note: it might be a good idea to copy the produced flash.img file at -this point and store it outside of the device for backup purposes.** +*Note: it might be a good idea to copy the produced flash.img file at +this point and store it outside of the device for backup purposes.* -Then, the **cros-flash-replace** script has to be executed as such: +Then, the `cros-flash-replace` script has to be executed as such: # ./cros-flash-replace flash.img coreboot ro-frid @@ -141,8 +141,9 @@ The resulting flash image can then be flashed back: # flashrom -p host -w flash.img -You should also see within the output the following:\ -**"Verifying flash... VERIFIED."** +You should also see within the output the following: + + Verifying flash... VERIFIED. Shut down. The device will now boot to Libreboot. @@ -154,7 +155,7 @@ to be opened. The SPI flash is located next to the write protect screw. Its layout is indicated in the picture below. Note that it is not necessary to connect -**WP\#** since removing the screw already connects it to ground. Before +`WP#` since removing the screw already connects it to ground. Before writing to the chip externally, the battery connector has to be detached. It is located under the heat spreader, that has to be unscrewed from the rest of the case. The battery connector is located on @@ -165,12 +166,12 @@ layout](images/c201/spi-flash-layout.jpg)](images/c201/spi-flash-layout.jpg) [](images/c201/battery-connector.jpg) -All the files from the **veyron\_speedy** release (or build) have to be +All the files from the `veyron_speedy` release (or build) have to be transferred to the host. The following operations have to be executed with root privileges on the -host (e.g. using the *root* account). In addition, the -**cros-flash-replace** script has to be made executable: +host (e.g. using the `root` account). In addition, the +`cros-flash-replace` script has to be made executable: # chmod a+x cros-flash-replace @@ -178,10 +179,10 @@ The SPI flash has to be read first (using the right spi programmer): # flashrom -p *programmer* -r flash.img -**Note: it might be a good idea to copy the produced flash.img file at -this point and store it outside of the device for backup purposes.** +*Note: it might be a good idea to copy the produced flash.img file at +this point and store it outside of the device for backup purposes.* -Then, the **cros-flash-replace** script has to be executed as such: +Then, the `cros-flash-replace` script has to be executed as such: # ./cros-flash-replace flash.img coreboot ro-frid @@ -193,8 +194,9 @@ programmer): # flashrom -p *programmer* -w flash.img -You should also see within the output the following:\ -**"Verifying flash... VERIFIED."** +You should also see within the output the following: + + Verifying flash... VERIFIED. The device will now boot to Libreboot. diff --git a/docs/install/ga-g41m-es2l.md b/docs/install/ga-g41m-es2l.md index cf119bbc..0330c076 100644 --- a/docs/install/ga-g41m-es2l.md +++ b/docs/install/ga-g41m-es2l.md @@ -16,11 +16,11 @@ Flashing instructions {#clip} ===================== Refer to [bbb\_setup.md](bbb_setup.md) for how to set up the BBB for -external flashing. **You can only externally reprogram one of the chips +external flashing. *You can only externally reprogram one of the chips at a time, and you need to disable the chip that you're not flashing, by connecting 3v3 to /CS of that chip, so you will actually need 2 test clips (you also need to connect GND on the chip that you're -disabling).** +disabling).* Here is an image of the flash chip:\  @@ -28,11 +28,13 @@ Here is an image of the flash chip:\ Internal flashing is possible. Boot with the proprietary BIOS and GNU+Linux. There are 2 flash chips (one is backup). -Flash the first chip:\ -**./flashrom -p internal:dualbiosindex=0 -w libreboot.rom** +Flash the first chip: -Flash the second chip:\ -**./flashrom -p internal:dualbiosindex=1 -w libreboot.rom** + ./flashrom -p internal:dualbiosindex=0 -w libreboot.rom + +Flash the second chip: + + ./flashrom -p internal:dualbiosindex=1 -w libreboot.rom NOTE: you can still boot the system with just the main flash chip connected, after desoldering the backup chip. This has been tested while diff --git a/docs/install/index.md b/docs/install/index.md index 5d9ba5c3..70dd554e 100644 --- a/docs/install/index.md +++ b/docs/install/index.md @@ -4,10 +4,10 @@ title: Installation instructions This section relates to installing Libreboot on supported targets. -**NOTE: if running flashrom -p internal for software based flashing, and you +NOTE: if running `flashrom -p internal` for software based flashing, and you get an error related to `/dev/mem` access, you should reboot with `iomem=relaxed` kernel parameter before running flashrom, or use a kernel that -has `CONFIG_STRICT_DEVMEM` not enabled.** +has `CONFIG_STRICT_DEVMEM` not enabled. Which systems are Libreboot compatible with? -------------------------------------------- @@ -102,8 +102,8 @@ any dedicated hardware. In other words, you can do everything entirely in software, directly from the OS that is running on your libreboot system. -**If you are using `libreboot_src` or git, then make sure that you built the -sources first (see [../git/\#build](../git/#build)).** +*If you are using `libreboot_src` or git, then make sure that you built the +sources first (see [../git/\#build](../git/#build)).* Look at the [list of ROM images](#rom) to see which image is compatible with your device. @@ -143,9 +143,9 @@ now have a backup of the old image). Keeping at least one spare LPC PLCC chip with working firmware on it is highly recommended, in case of bricks. -**DO NOT hot-swap the chip with your bare hands. Use a PLCC chip +*DO NOT hot-swap the chip with your bare hands. Use a PLCC chip extractor. These can be found online. See -<http://www.coreboot.org/Developer_Manual/Tools#Chip_removal_tools>** +<http://www.coreboot.org/Developer_Manual/Tools#Chip_removal_tools>* Do check the HCL entry: [../hardware/kfsn4-dre.md](../hardware/kfsn4-dre.md) @@ -159,9 +159,9 @@ If you already have coreboot or libreboot installed, without write protection on the flash chip, then you can do it in software (otherwise, see link above). -**DO NOT hot-swap the chip with your bare hands. Use a PDIP-8 chip +*DO NOT hot-swap the chip with your bare hands. Use a PDIP-8 chip extractor. These can be found online. See -<http://www.coreboot.org/Developer_Manual/Tools#Chip_removal_tools>** +<http://www.coreboot.org/Developer_Manual/Tools#Chip_removal_tools>* Do check the HCL entry: [../hardware/kgpe-d16.md](../hardware/kgpe-d16.md) @@ -175,9 +175,9 @@ If you already have coreboot or libreboot installed, without write protection on the flash chip, then you can do it in software (otherwise, see link above). -**DO NOT hot-swap the chip with your bare hands. Use a PDIP-8 chip +*DO NOT hot-swap the chip with your bare hands. Use a PDIP-8 chip extractor. These can be found online. See -<http://www.coreboot.org/Developer_Manual/Tools#Chip_removal_tools>** +<http://www.coreboot.org/Developer_Manual/Tools#Chip_removal_tools>* Do check the HCL entry: [../hardware/kcma-d8.md](../hardware/kcma-d8.md) @@ -209,13 +209,13 @@ write-protected SPI flash requires external re-flashing, as is also the case when running the proprietary firmware). If you did not write-protect the flash chip, or it came to you without -any write-protection (***libreboot does not write-protect the flash chip -by default, so this probably applies to you***), read on! +any write-protection (*libreboot does not write-protect the flash chip +by default, so this probably applies to you*), read on! MAC address on GM45 (X200/R400/T400/T500/W500) ----------------------------------------- -**Users of the X200/R400/T400/T500/W500 take note:** The MAC address for the +*Users of the X200/R400/T400/T500/W500 take note:* The MAC address for the onboard ethernet chipset is located inside the flash chip. Libreboot ROM images for these laptops contain a generic MAC address by default, but this is not what you want. *Make sure to change the MAC address inside @@ -235,9 +235,9 @@ Apple iMac 5,2? Internal flashing works, even when flashing from Apple EFI to libreboot. Continue reading the instructions below. -**NOTE: If you're flashing an older version of Libreboot, the iMac5,2 +*NOTE: If you're flashing an older version of Libreboot, the iMac5,2 motherboard is compatible with the MacBook2,1. Simply flash a MacBook2,1 -ROM image, and it should work.** +ROM image, and it should work.* Flash chip size --------------- @@ -272,53 +272,61 @@ correct ROM image, then run this alternative command: $ 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 +You should see `Verifying flash... VERIFIED.` written at the end +of the flashrom output. *Shut down* after you see this, and then boot up again after a few seconds. ThinkPad X60/T60: Initial installation guide (if running the proprietary firmware) {#flashrom_lenovobios} ================================================================================== -**This is for the ThinkPad X60 and T60 while running Lenovo BIOS. If you +*This is for the ThinkPad X60 and T60 while running Lenovo BIOS. If you already have coreboot or libreboot running, then go to -[\#flashrom](#flashrom) instead!** +[\#flashrom](#flashrom) instead!* -**If you are flashing a Lenovo ThinkPad T60, be sure to read -[../hardware/\#supported\_t60\_list](../hardware/#supported_t60_list)** +*If you are flashing a Lenovo ThinkPad T60, be sure to read +[../hardware/\#supported\_t60\_list](../hardware/#supported_t60_list)* -**If you are using libreboot\_src or git, then make sure that you built -the sources first (see [../git/\#build](../git/#build)).** +*If you are using libreboot\_src or git, then make sure that you built +the sources first (see [../git/\#build](../git/#build)).* -**Warning: this guide will not instruct the user how to backup the +*Warning: this guide will not instruct the user how to backup the original Lenovo BIOS firmware. These backups are tied to each system, and will not work on any other. For that, please refer to -<http://www.coreboot.org/Board:lenovo/x60/Installation>.** +<http://www.coreboot.org/Board:lenovo/x60/Installation>.* -**If you're using libreboot 20150518, note that there is a mistake in -the flashing script. do this: *rm -f patch && wget -O flash -https://notabug.org/libreboot/libreboot/raw/9d850543ad90b72e0e333c98075530b31e5d23f1/flash -&& chmod +x flash*** +*If you're using libreboot 20150518, note that there is a mistake in +the flashing script. do this: * + + rm -f patch + wget -O flash https://notabug.org/libreboot/libreboot/raw/9d850543ad90b72e0e333c98075530b31e5d23f1/flash + chmod +x flash The first half of the procedure is as follows: $ sudo ./flash i945lenovo\_firstflash [yourrom.rom](#rom). -You should see within the output the following:\ -**"Updated BUC.TS=1 - 64kb address ranges at 0xFFFE0000 and 0xFFFF0000 -are swapped"**. +You should see within the output the following: + + Updated BUC.TS=1 - 64kb address ranges at 0xFFFE0000 and 0xFFFF0000 are + swapped + +You should also see within the output the following: + + Your flash chip is in an unknown state + ... + FAILED + ... + DO NOT REBOOT OR POWEROFF -You should also see within the output the following:\ -**"Your flash chip is in an unknown state"**, **"FAILED"** and -**"DO NOT REBOOT OR POWEROFF"**\ -Seeing this means that the operation was a **resounding** success! -**DON'T PANIC**. +Seeing this means that the operation was a *resounding* success! +*DON'T PANIC*. See this link for more details: <http://thread.gmane.org/gmane.linux.bios.flashrom/575>. -If the above is what you see, then **SHUT DOWN**. Wait a few seconds, +If the above is what you see, then *SHUT DOWN*. Wait a few seconds, and then boot; libreboot is running, but there is a 2nd procedure -**\*needed\*** (see below). +needed (see below). When you have booted up again, you must also do this: @@ -330,32 +338,34 @@ If flashing fails at this stage, try the following: internal:laptop=force\_I\_want\_a\_brick -w [yourrom.rom](#rom) -You should see within the output the following:\ -**"Updated BUC.TS=0 - 128kb address range 0xFFFE0000-0xFFFFFFFF is -untranslated"** +You should see within the output the following: -You should also see within the output the following:\ -**"Verifying flash... VERIFIED."** + Updated BUC.TS=0 - 128kb address range 0xFFFE0000-0xFFFFFFFF is + untranslated + +You should also see within the output the following: + + Verifying flash... VERIFIED. MacBook2,1: Initial installation guide (if running the proprietary firmware) {#flashrom_macbook21} ============================================================================ -**If you have a MacBook1,1, refer to -[../hardware/\#macbook11](../hardware/#macbook11) for flashing instructions.** +*If you have a MacBook1,1, refer to +[../hardware/\#macbook11](../hardware/#macbook11) for flashing instructions.* -**This is for the MacBook2,1 while running Apple EFI firmware. If you +*This is for the MacBook2,1 while running Apple EFI firmware. If you already have coreboot or libreboot running, then go to -[\#flashrom](#flashrom) instead!** +[\#flashrom](#flashrom) instead!* Be sure to read the information in [../hardware/\#macbook21](../hardware/#macbook21). -**Warning: this guide will not instruct the user how to backup the +*Warning: this guide will not instruct the user how to backup the original Apple EFI firmware. For that, please refer to -<http://www.coreboot.org/Board:apple/macbook21>.** +<http://www.coreboot.org/Board:apple/macbook21>.* -**If you are using libreboot\_src or git, then make sure that you built -the sources first (see [../git/\#build](../git/#build)).** +*If you are using libreboot\_src or git, then make sure that you built +the sources first (see [../git/\#build](../git/#build)).* Look at the [list of ROM images](#rom) to see which image is compatible with your device. @@ -364,8 +374,9 @@ Use this flashing script, to install libreboot: $ sudo ./flash i945apple\_firstflash [yourrom.rom](#rom) -You should also see within the output the following:\ -**"Verifying flash... VERIFIED."** +You should also see within the output the following: + + Verifying flash... VERIFIED. Shut down. diff --git a/docs/install/kcma-d8.md b/docs/install/kcma-d8.md index c4f83eea..8f9ecfc1 100644 --- a/docs/install/kcma-d8.md +++ b/docs/install/kcma-d8.md @@ -10,8 +10,8 @@ motherboard, while they still have the proprietary ASUS BIOS present. This guide can also be followed (adapted) if you brick you board, to know how to recover. -**Memory initialization is still problematic, for some modules. We -recommend avoiding Kingston modules.** +*Memory initialization is still problematic, for some modules. We +recommend avoiding Kingston modules.* For more general information about this board, refer to [../hardware/kcma-d8.md](../hardware/kcma-d8.md). @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ an external SPI programmer. The flash chip is in a PDIP 8 socket (SPI flash chip) on the motherboard, which you take out and then re-flash with libreboot, using -the programmer. **DO NOT** remove the chip with your hands. Use a chip +the programmer. *DO NOT* remove the chip with your hands. Use a chip extractor tool. Copyright © 2016 Leah Rowe <info@minifree.org>\ diff --git a/docs/install/kgpe-d16.md b/docs/install/kgpe-d16.md index 8e0ad8fd..9810179f 100644 --- a/docs/install/kgpe-d16.md +++ b/docs/install/kgpe-d16.md @@ -10,8 +10,8 @@ motherboard, while they still have the proprietary ASUS BIOS present. This guide can also be followed (adapted) if you brick you board, to know how to recover. -**Memory initialization is still problematic, for some modules. We -recommend avoiding Kingston modules.** +*Memory initialization is still problematic, for some modules. We +recommend avoiding Kingston modules.* For more general information about this board, refer to [../hardware/kgpe-d16.md](../hardware/kgpe-d16.md). @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ an external SPI programmer. The flash chip is in a PDIP 8 socket (SPI flash chip) on the motherboard, which you take out and then re-flash with libreboot, using -the programmer. **DO NOT** remove the chip with your hands. Use a chip +the programmer. *DO NOT* remove the chip with your hands. Use a chip extractor tool. Copyright © 2015 Leah Rowe <info@minifree.org>\ diff --git a/docs/install/r400_external.md b/docs/install/r400_external.md index 80e1a676..366896cb 100644 --- a/docs/install/r400_external.md +++ b/docs/install/r400_external.md @@ -32,8 +32,8 @@ A note about CPUs [ThinkWiki](http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/Category:R400) has a list of CPUs for this system. The Core 2 Duo P8400 and P8600 are believed to work in libreboot. The Core 2 Duo T9600 was confirmed to work, so the -T9400 probably also works. **The Core 2 Duo T5870/5670 and Celeron M -575/585 are untested!** +T9400 probably also works. *The Core 2 Duo T5870/5670 and Celeron M +575/585 are untested!* Quad-core CPUs -------------- @@ -244,12 +244,13 @@ factory1.rom factory2.rom -Note: the **-c** option is not required in libreboot's patched +Note: the `-c` option is not required in libreboot's patched flashrom, because the redundant flash chip definitions in *flashchips.c* -have been removed.\ +have been removed. + Now compare the 3 images: - # sha512sum factory\*.rom + # sha512sum factory*.rom If the hashes match, then just copy one of them (the factory.rom) to a safe place (on a drive connected to another system, not the BBB). This @@ -261,8 +262,8 @@ Follow the instructions at [../hardware/gm45\_remove\_me.html\#ich9gen](../hardware/gm45_remove_me.html#ich9gen) to change the MAC address inside the libreboot ROM image, before flashing it. Although there is a default MAC address inside the ROM -image, this is not what you want. **Make sure to always change the MAC -address to one that is correct for your system.** +image, this is not what you want. *Make sure to always change the MAC +address to one that is correct for your system.* Now flash it: @@ -272,10 +273,10 @@ path/to/libreboot/rom/image.rom -V  -You might see errors, but if it says **Verifying flash... VERIFIED** at +You might see errors, but if it says `Verifying flash... VERIFIED` at the end, then it's flashed and should boot. If you see errors, try -again (and again, and again); the message **Chip content is identical to -the requested image** is also an indication of a successful +again (and again, and again); the message `Chip content is identical to +the requested image` is also an indication of a successful installation. Example output from running the command (see above): diff --git a/docs/install/rpi_setup.md b/docs/install/rpi_setup.md index e349acfa..e74432d4 100644 --- a/docs/install/rpi_setup.md +++ b/docs/install/rpi_setup.md @@ -22,8 +22,7 @@ Raspberry Pi (ThinkPad X60/T60 and Macbook 2,1) The Raspberry Pi (a multipurpose \$25 GNU+Linux computer) can be used as a BIOS flashing tool, thanks to its GPIO pins and SPI support. -> **Note:** The Raspberry Pi Model A is not supported, since it has no -> GPIO pins. +Note: The Raspberry Pi Model A is not supported, since it has no GPIO pins. ### Disassembling the ThinkPad @@ -83,7 +82,7 @@ adapter (without turning the laptop on), and using the 8th 3.3v pin. I have found that the SST chips work best with the 8th pin, while the Macronix chips require an AC Adapter to power up. -**Never connect both the 8th pin and the AC adapter at the same time.** +*Never connect both the 8th pin and the AC adapter at the same time.* Your results may vary. @@ -127,8 +126,8 @@ flash Libreboot now. Flashing Libreboot ------------------- -> **Note:** replace `/path/to/libreboot.rom` with the location of your -> chosen ROM, such as `../bin/x60/libreboot_usqwerty.rom`): +Note: replace `/path/to/libreboot.rom` with the location of your chosen ROM, +such as `../bin/x60/libreboot_usqwerty.rom`): If your chip is an SST, run this command: @@ -152,7 +151,7 @@ successfully. If not, just flash again. - [Flashing coreboot on a T60 with a Raspberry Pi - the\_unconventional's blog](https://blogs.fsfe.org/the_unconventional/2015/05/08/flashing-coreboot-on-a-t60-with-a-raspberry-pi/) -- **Pomona SOIC Clip flashing** +- *Pomona SOIC Clip flashing* - [Arch Linux Wiki - Installing Arch Linux on Chromebook](https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Chromebook) - [Google Drive - Raspberry Pi SOIC Clip @@ -193,9 +192,9 @@ Follow the [ThinkPad X200: Initial installation guide](x200_external.md) to disassemble the laptop, and access the BIOS rom chip. -> **Note:** `x86#` refers to commands to be run on the x86 computer, and -> `pi#` refers to commands to be run on the pi. A good practice is to -> make a work directory to keep your libreboot stuff inside. +Note: `x86#` refers to commands to be run on the x86 computer, and `pi#` refers +to commands to be run on the pi. A good practice is to make a work directory to +keep your libreboot stuff inside. x86# mkdir ~/work @@ -268,10 +267,10 @@ text. 15 S1/SIO0 19 16 SCLK 23 -> **Note:** The raspberry pi 3.3V rail should be sufficient to power the -> chip during flashing, so no external power supply should be required; -> however, at the time of writing that has only been tested and -> confirmed for one chip, the MX25L6405D. +Note: The raspberry pi 3.3V rail should be sufficient to power the chip during +flashing, so no external power supply should be required; however, at the time +of writing that has only been tested and confirmed for one chip, the +MX25L6405D. Macronix Spec sheet so you can adjust your pinout for 8 pin 4Mb chips as necessary @@ -374,7 +373,7 @@ box.](http://www.flashrom.org/RaspberryPi) ### Sources -- **Pomona SOIC Clip flashing** +- *Pomona SOIC Clip flashing* - [Arch Linux Wiki - Installing Arch Linux on Chromebook](https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Chromebook) - [Google Drive - Raspberry Pi SOIC Clip @@ -383,7 +382,7 @@ box.](http://www.flashrom.org/RaspberryPi) Powerpoint](http://satxhackers.org/wp/hack-content/uploads/2013/04/rPI_flashrom.pdf) - [Tnhh - Unbricking Chromebook with Beaglebone](http://www.tnhh.net/2014/08/25/unbricking-chromebook-with-beaglebone.md) -- **Use a DIY DIP System to flash an desoldered BIOS chip** +- *Use a DIY DIP System to flash an desoldered BIOS chip* - [Viktak - How to recover laptop after failed BIOS flash](http://diy.viktak.com/2014/07/how-to-recover-laptop-after-failed-bios.md) - [Win-Raid - Recover from Failed BIOS Flashing using Raspberry diff --git a/docs/install/t400_external.md b/docs/install/t400_external.md index bbb7240f..d48c15d4 100644 --- a/docs/install/t400_external.md +++ b/docs/install/t400_external.md @@ -242,12 +242,12 @@ factory1.rom factory2.rom -Note: the **-c** option is not required in libreboot's patched -flashrom, because the redundant flash chip definitions in *flashchips.c* -have been removed.\ +Note: the `-c` option is not required in libreboot's patched flashrom, because +the redundant flash chip definitions in `flashchips.c` have been removed. + Now compare the 3 images: - # sha512sum factory\*.rom + # sha512sum factory*.rom If the hashes match, then just copy one of them (the factory.rom) to a safe place (on a drive connected to another system, not the BBB). This @@ -259,8 +259,8 @@ Follow the instructions at [../hardware/gm45\_remove\_me.html\#ich9gen](../hardware/gm45_remove_me.html#ich9gen) to change the MAC address inside the libreboot ROM image, before flashing it. Although there is a default MAC address inside the ROM -image, this is not what you want. **Make sure to always change the MAC -address to one that is correct for your system.** +image, this is not what you want. *Make sure to always change the MAC +address to one that is correct for your system.* Now flash it: @@ -270,10 +270,10 @@ path/to/libreboot/rom/image.rom -V  -You might see errors, but if it says **Verifying flash... VERIFIED** at +You might see errors, but if it says `Verifying flash... VERIFIED` at the end, then it's flashed and should boot. If you see errors, try -again (and again, and again); the message **Chip content is identical to -the requested image** is also an indication of a successful +again (and again, and again); the message `Chip content is identical to +the requested image` is also an indication of a successful installation. Example output from running the command (see above): diff --git a/docs/install/t500_external.md b/docs/install/t500_external.md index 749ef455..5490744f 100644 --- a/docs/install/t500_external.md +++ b/docs/install/t500_external.md @@ -259,7 +259,7 @@ factory1.rom factory2.rom -Note: the **-c** option is not required in libreboot's patched +Note: the `-c` option is not required in libreboot's patched flashrom, because the redundant flash chip definitions in *flashchips.c* have been removed.\ Now compare the 3 images: @@ -276,8 +276,8 @@ Follow the instructions at [../hardware/gm45\_remove\_me.html\#ich9gen](../hardware/gm45_remove_me.html#ich9gen) to change the MAC address inside the libreboot ROM image, before flashing it. Although there is a default MAC address inside the ROM -image, this is not what you want. **Make sure to always change the MAC -address to one that is correct for your system.** +image, this is not what you want. *Make sure to always change the MAC +address to one that is correct for your system.* Now flash it: @@ -287,10 +287,10 @@ path/to/libreboot/rom/image.rom -V  -You might see errors, but if it says **Verifying flash... VERIFIED** at +You might see errors, but if it says `Verifying flash... VERIFIED` at the end, then it's flashed and should boot. If you see errors, try -again (and again, and again); the message **Chip content is identical to -the requested image** is also an indication of a successful +again (and again, and again); the message `Chip content is identical to +the requested image` is also an indication of a successful installation. Example output from running the command (see above): diff --git a/docs/install/t60_unbrick.md b/docs/install/t60_unbrick.md index bc8d83e3..c61c3a5e 100644 --- a/docs/install/t60_unbrick.md +++ b/docs/install/t60_unbrick.md @@ -109,20 +109,24 @@ Remove these screws, placing them on a steady surface in the same layout as they were in before you removed them. Also, you should mark each screw hole after removing the screw (a permanent marker pen will do), this is so that you have a point of reference when re-assembling the -system:\ +system: +       Now wire up the BBB and the Pomona with your PSU.\ Refer to [bbb\_setup.md](bbb_setup.md) for how to setup the BBB for -flashing.\ -**Note, the guide mentions a 3.3v DC PSU but you don't need this on the +flashing. + +*Note, the guide mentions a 3.3v DC PSU but you don't need this on the T60: if you don't have or don't want to use an external PSU, then make sure not to connect the 3.3v leads mentioned in the guide; instead, connect the AC adapter (the one that normally charges your battery) so -that the board has power (but don't boot it up)**\ -\ +that the board has power (but don't boot it up)* + + + Correlate the following with the BBB guide linked above: POMONA 5250: @@ -147,7 +151,7 @@ SSH'd into the BBB: yourrom.rom -It should be **Verifying flash... VERIFIED** at the end. If flashrom +It should be `Verifying flash... VERIFIED` at the end. If flashrom complains about multiple flash chip definitions detected, then choose one of them following the instructions in the output. diff --git a/docs/install/x60_unbrick.md b/docs/install/x60_unbrick.md index 9c558631..0f215302 100644 --- a/docs/install/x60_unbrick.md +++ b/docs/install/x60_unbrick.md @@ -101,11 +101,11 @@ flash chip:\ Now wire up the BBB and the Pomona with your PSU.\ Refer to [bbb\_setup.md](bbb_setup.md) for how to setup the BBB for flashing.\ -**Note, the guide mentions a 3.3v DC PSU but you don't need this on the +*Note, the guide mentions a 3.3v DC PSU but you don't need this on the X60: if you don't have or don't want to use an external PSU, then make sure not to connect the 3.3v leads mentioned in the guide; instead, connect the AC adapter (the one that normally charges your battery) so -that the board has power (but don't boot it up)** +that the board has power (but don't boot it up)* \ Correlate the following with the BBB guide linked above: @@ -132,7 +132,7 @@ SSH'd into the BBB: yourrom.rom -It should be **Verifying flash... VERIFIED** at the end. If flashrom +It should be `Verifying flash... VERIFIED` at the end. If flashrom complains about multiple flash chip definitions detected, then choose one of them following the instructions in the output. diff --git a/docs/install/x60tablet_unbrick.md b/docs/install/x60tablet_unbrick.md index 3a04ad3f..f4baebf4 100644 --- a/docs/install/x60tablet_unbrick.md +++ b/docs/install/x60tablet_unbrick.md @@ -80,11 +80,11 @@ Remove that screw and then remove the board:\ Now wire up the BBB and the Pomona with your PSU.\ Refer to [bbb\_setup.md](bbb_setup.md) for how to setup the BBB for flashing.\ -**Note, the guide mentions a 3.3v DC PSU but you don't need this on the +*Note, the guide mentions a 3.3v DC PSU but you don't need this on the X60 Tablet: if you don't have or don't want to use an external PSU, then make sure not to connect the 3.3v leads mentioned in the guide; instead, connect the AC adapter (the one that normally charges your -battery) so that the board has power (but don't boot it up)** +battery) so that the board has power (but don't boot it up)* \ Correlate the following with the BBB guide linked above: @@ -111,7 +111,7 @@ SSH'd into the BBB: yourrom.rom -It should be **Verifying flash... VERIFIED** at the end. If flashrom +It should be `Verifying flash... VERIFIED` at the end. If flashrom complains about multiple flash chip definitions detected, then choose one of them following the instructions in the output. |