From 56e70f8a78ec4852f5b16adc1c7896e5181f0c38 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Martin Kepplinger Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2018 18:07:41 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] README: update chipname section --- README.md | 22 ++++++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 12 insertions(+), 10 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 0e06e11..21d778a 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -41,19 +41,20 @@ Especially for the first time, you must flash externally. See below for the deta for using a Rapberry Pi, for example. ### flashrom chip config -We use [flashrom](https://flashrom.org/) for flashing. Run `flashrom -p ` -(for [example](#how-to-flash) `flashrom -p linux_spi:dev=/dev/spidev0.0,spispeed=128` for the -Raspberry Pi) to let flashrom detect the chip. It will probably list a few you need to choose -from when flashing (by adding `-c ""`). While there might be specific examples -in the commands below, please review the chip model for your device. In case you are -unsure what to specify, here's some examples we find out there: +We (or our scripts) use [flashrom](https://flashrom.org/) for flashing. Run +`flashrom -p ` (for [example](#how-to-flash) +`flashrom -p linux_spi:dev=/dev/spidev0.0,spispeed=128` for the +Raspberry Pi) to let flashrom detect the chip. +It will probably list a few you need to choose from when flashing +(by adding `-c `). Please review the chip model for your device. +In case you are unsure what to specify, here's some examples we find out there: #### 4MB chip * `MX25L3206E` seems to mostly be in use #### 8MB chip -* `MX25L3206E/MX25L3208E` is seen working with various X230 models. * `MX25L6406E/MX25L6408E` is used in [this guide](https://github.com/mfc/flashing-docs/blob/master/walkthrough%20for%20flashing%20heads%20on%20an%20x230.md#neutering-me) +* `MX25L3206E/MX25L3208E` is seen working with various X230 models. * `EN25QH64` is used sometimes @@ -61,9 +62,10 @@ unsure what to specify, here's some examples we find out there: Enter Lenovo's BIOS with __F1__ and check the embedded controller (EC) version to be __1.14__ and upgrade using [the latest bootable CD](https://support.lenovo.com/at/en/downloads/ds029188) -if it isn't. The EC cannot be upgraded when coreboot is installed. (In case a newer -version should ever be available (I doubt it), you could temporarily flash back your -original Lenovo BIOS image) +if it isn't. This updates BIOS and EC. The EC cannot be upgraded when coreboot +is installed. (In case a newer version should ever be available (I doubt it), +you could temporarily flash back the original Lenovo BIOS image from your +backup) ### ifd unlock and me_cleaner: the 8MB chip The Intel Management Engine resides on the 8MB chip (at the bottom, closer to