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x230: README: mention the need for a different computer for external flashing

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Martin Kepplinger 5 years ago
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@ -153,6 +153,7 @@ is used by some cheap memory programmers.
The one we describe can be bought at The one we describe can be bought at
[aliexpress](http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-Shipping-CH341A-24-25-Series-EEPROM-Flash-BIOS-DVD-USB-Programmer-DVD-programmer-router-Nine/32583059603.html), [aliexpress](http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-Shipping-CH341A-24-25-Series-EEPROM-Flash-BIOS-DVD-USB-Programmer-DVD-programmer-router-Nine/32583059603.html),
but it's available [elsewhere](https://geizhals.eu/?fs=ch341a) too. but it's available [elsewhere](https://geizhals.eu/?fs=ch341a) too.
This means you need a different computer running a Linux based system here.
Also, we don't use the included 3,3V power output (provides too little power), Also, we don't use the included 3,3V power output (provides too little power),
but a separate power supply. If you don't have any, consider getting a AMS1117 but a separate power supply. If you don't have any, consider getting a AMS1117
based supply for a second USB port (like [this](https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1PCS-AMS1117-3-3V-Mini-USB-5V-3-3V-DC-Perfect-Power-Supply-Module/32785334595.html) or [this](https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=ams1117+usb)). based supply for a second USB port (like [this](https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1PCS-AMS1117-3-3V-Mini-USB-5V-3-3V-DC-Perfect-Power-Supply-Module/32785334595.html) or [this](https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=ams1117+usb)).


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